Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy James Arterbury was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute at a local bar. While inside the bar he was attacked by several patrons and shot in the back with his own weapon. He was taken to St. Charles Parish Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect, 20, was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life. Deputy Arterbury had been with the agency for three years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Arterbury gave the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Luling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Arterbury.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Allen Arterbury is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Allen Arterbury's cause is highlighted.
How James Allen Arterbury Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Allen Arterbury is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Allen Arterbury was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
