Detective George Washington Perkins, Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

Detective George Washington Perkins

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1946

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George Washington Perkins

Detective Perkins was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. Route 522 north of Gainesboro in Frederick County, Virginia, while traveling to McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to pickup a prisoner wanted for desertion.

He failed to negotiate a sharp curve in the roadway and his vehicle overturned several times. He suffered fatal injuries as a result.

Detective Perkins had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, and seven siblings. His wife served a policewoman for Norfolk at the time.

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Age 32
Tour 10 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

extradition

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Det. Perkins,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norfolk. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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December 12, 2021