Marshal Jack G. Deitrick, Northport Police Department, Washington

Marshal Jack G. Deitrick

Northport Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Friday, March 25, 1910

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Jack G. Deitrick

Marshal Deitrick was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a male who had partially destroyed a neighbor's home with dynamite. The suspect fled to his cabin and refused to surrender. The suspect opened fire on Marshal Deitrick as he tried to kick the door in, seriously wounding him. The suspect then stood over the marshal and shot him in the abdomen. The suspect committed suicide as citizens were about to take him into custody.

Marshal Deitrick had served in law enforcement for 12 years.

This photograph of Marshal Deitrick, taken when he was a teenager, is the only known photograph of him known to exist.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; Winchester
Offender Committed suicide

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Marshal Deitrick,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Northport.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 25, 2025