Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Melvin Keddy was struck and killed by a drunk driver's vehicle while investigating a one-car accident. He was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 32-year-old suspect, charged with negligent homicide, accepted a plea bargain following a hung jury. Officer Keddy had served as a part-time officer with the East Kingston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his two children. On September 7, 2005, a portion of Route 125 was dedicated as the Officer Melvin A. Keddy Memorial Highway.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Keddy gave the East Kingston Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the East Kingston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Keddy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Melvin Alan Keddy 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 NH, 23 of 59 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 39% of this state's fallen. That is 15.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Melvin Alan Keddy's cause is highlighted.
How Melvin Alan Keddy Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Melvin Alan Keddy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Melvin Alan Keddy was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.