Patrol Officer Frank J. Draper, Lewistown Police Department, Montana

Patrol Officer Frank J. Draper

Lewistown Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Tuesday, December 1, 1925

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Frank J. Draper

Patrol Officer Frank Draper succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier when he was shot while conducting a moonshine raid.

The subject who shot him was arrested and charged with murder. His first trial ended with a hung jury. His second trial ended with an acquittal in October of 1926. A year later he was killed when an automobile he was working on fell on him.

Officer Draper had served with the Lewistown Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, November 24, 1925
Weapon Handgun
Offender Acquitted

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Officer Draper,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lewistown.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 2, 2025