| David Phelps | |
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| David Phelps | |
| Series: | The Gates |
| Gender: | Male |
| Notability: | Minor character |
| Occupation: | Law enforcement |
| Location: | The Gates, Washington |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Died: | 2010 |
| First: | "Pilot" |
David Phelps is a fictional police chief and a minor character featured in the ABC television series The Gates. He made a brief appearance at the end of the pilot episode, but was a key plot device used in the first half of the season. The actor who played David Phelps is unknown.
Biography
Chief Phelps was the former police chief of The Gates. He was known for blackmailing many of the community residents after learning their secrets. Phelps was murdered when an assailant shot him in the back of the head. Most of the townsfolk however believed that he had retired and moved to Mexico. His successor was Nick Monohan. ("What Lies Beneath")
Notes & Trivia
- The character of David Phelps was created by Grant Scharbo and Richard Hatem.