Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, May 19, 1906
Add to My HeroesWiley C. Metts
Officer Metts succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he fell 40-feet onto railroad tracks near Rivermont Bridge. He was chasing a suspect at the time of the fall.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Thursday, May 17, 1906
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Metts,
On today, the 111th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lynchburg.
R.I.P.
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