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James Walter Sell

Case from Gassville, AR dated Feb 04, 2006

Victim Details

Name

James Walter Sell

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Gassville

State

AR

Date Of Death

2006-02-04

Age At Death

63

First Name

James

Last Name

Walter Sell

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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On February 4, 2006, James Walter 'Jim' Sell, a 63-year-old male, was tragically killed in the line of duty in Gassville, Arkansas. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Sell had a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. He served with the Blytheville Police Department for over 30 years, retiring as a captain. In 2003, he joined the Gassville Police Department as a part-time officer, continuing his commitment to public service.

On that fateful Saturday afternoon, Officer Sell conducted a traf ...

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Officer James Walter Sell, Gassville Police Department, Arkansas

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Forum Posts (3)

I’ve been following Officer Sell’s case and was struck by the fact that he was such a dedicated ... ...Read More
12/29/2024

I've been reading about Officer James Walter "Jim" Sell, and one aspect of his story that really tou... ...Read More
01/31/2023

I was reading through the details of Officer Jim Sell's tragic death in Gassville, and I couldn't he... ...Read More
01/16/2023

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