Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Joseph Mefford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man causing a disturbance at a community picnic six miles north of Stamping Ground, near the Owen County line.
The subject was attempting to start a fight with another man when Constable Mefford intervened and instructed him to leave or he would be arrested. The subject then drew a handgun, prompting Constable Mefford to draw his own weapon and grab the man's arm. The subject then shot Constable Mefford in the head, killing him instantly, before fleeing.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-KY-EBC2FB98- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Joseph. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
152 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Constable Mefford served with the Scott County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Georgetown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Joseph Mefford 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Scott County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Mefford's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Mefford Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Mefford is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Mefford was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Scott County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
