Police Officer Cedric J. Peterson, Newark Police Division, New Jersey

Police Officer Cedric J. Peterson

Newark Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, May 22, 1922

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Cedric J. Peterson

Officer Cedric Peterson succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier in a motorcycle crash at Market Street and Chambers Street.

At 1:15 am, Officer Peterson was driving on routine patrol when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the car took him to City Hospital and then fled the scene without giving his name. Officer Peterson died six days later.

The driver turned himself in and was charged with manslaughter.

Officer Peterson had been with the Newark Police Department for 3.5 years and was assigned to the Traffic Division.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 3 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, May 17, 1922
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with manslaughter

motor officer, motorcycle crash, vehicle crash

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Officer Peterson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newark.

R.I.P.
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May 22, 2022