Rural Police Officer James Richard Snoddy, Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Rural Police Officer James Richard Snoddy

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, June 4, 1925

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James Richard Snoddy

Rural Police Officer James Snoddy was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest near Cross Anchor for violating the prohibition law. The suspect was arrested ten days later near Gastonia, North Carolina.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in the South Carolina Penitentiary March 1, 1926.

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Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Officer Snoddy,
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 Spartanburg County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 4, 2025