Constable Jim Beltzer

Constable Jim Beltzer | Leslie County Constable's Office, Kentucky
Leslie County Constable's Office, Kentucky
Constable Jim Beltzer

Leslie County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, June 1, 1899

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Jim Beltzer

Constable Jim Beltzer was shot and killed by a prisoner he was escorting to the county jail.

He had arrested the man in a remote part of Leslie County, and had traveled some distance when he stopped and entered a house, leaving his prisoner outside. When he returned the prisoner drew a pistol and shot him through the head.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
  • Offender Not available
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Constable Beltzer,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Leslie County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 1, 2024

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