Ed Mumby.
Chief of Police Ed Mumby was shot and killed after responding to a dispute over a 1-cent tax on soda. When Chief Mumby arrived, the subject held him at gunpoint and forced the chief into his car. After driving for about 10 miles, the man shot and killed Chief Mumby before dumping his body on the side of the road. The man fled to South Dakota, where he was captured. The man, 32, pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Chief Mumby had served as the Chief of Police of the New Salem Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters. His wife had died eight months prior.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief of Police Mumby gave the New Salem Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Salem community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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