Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy George Maynard was shot and killed while he and another deputy were questioning two suspects about a breaking and entering that had occurred earlier in the day. The deputies had taken the two suspects to the department for questioning. Deputy Maynard took one of the men into the sheriff's office to read him his rights as the other deputy questioned the other man in an adjacent room. Deputy Maynard suddenly called out that the suspect had a gun and was immediately shot. The other deputy then exchanged shots with the suspect, wounding him in the foot. The man was taken into custody a short time later. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 to 18 years in prison March 28, 1978. He received an additional one to 10 years for breaking and entering. Deputy Maynard had previously served with the Charlottesville, Virginia, Police Department and the West Virginia State Police.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, child, two brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Maynard served with the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Welch community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Maynard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George Stewart Maynard is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 72.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At McDowell County Sheriff's Office, 12 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 92.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Stewart Maynard's cause is highlighted.
How George Stewart Maynard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Stewart Maynard is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Stewart Maynard was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from McDowell County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
