James Dunn

Death by Force

In the spring of 1904, a pall of violence descended upon the city of Corvallis, culminating in the tragic death of a respected lawman. James Dunn, a 43-year-old White male, had previously served as the city marshal before turning to a quieter life of farming. However, his sense of duty had recently called him back to service as a deputy sheriff.

On the evening of Sunday, April 24, a group of rowdy teenagers, fueled by alcohol, began causing a disturbance in a downtown saloon. Deputy Sheri ...Read More

Benton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff James W. Dunn

Reflections for Deputy Sheriff James W. Dunn