Beebe Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1899
Add to My HeroesJoseph R. Hastings
Marshal Hastings was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a man who was drunk and disorderly. He died four days after being stabbed.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 10 years. He was denied a pardon by Governor Daniel W. Jones on December 21, 1900.
Marshal Hastings was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Sunday, September 3, 1899
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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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 Beebe.
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