Officer Melvin Alan Keddy, East Kingston Police Department, New Hampshire

Officer Melvin Alan Keddy

East Kingston Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1995

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Melvin Alan Keddy

Officer Melvin Keddy was struck and killed by a drunk driver's vehicle while investigating a one-car accident. He was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 32-year-old suspect, charged with negligent homicide, accepted a plea bargain following a hung jury.

Officer Keddy had served as a part-time officer with the East Kingston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his two children.

On September 7, 2005, a portion of Route 125 was dedicated as the Officer Melvin A. Keddy Memorial Highway.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 8 years
Badge 184

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

accident investigation, Impaired Driver

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Officer Keddy, it has been 28 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 7, 2023