Patrolman Frank H. Pfonner

Patrolman Frank H. Pfonner | Tonawanda Town Police Department, New York
Tonawanda Town Police Department, New York
Patrolman Frank H. Pfonner

Tonawanda Town Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, April 8, 1923

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Frank H. Pfonner

Patrolman Frank Pfonner was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding motorist on Delaware Avenue near the Village of Kenmore line.

He was transported to Homeopathic Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck him was never identified.

Patrolman Pfonner had served with the Tonawanda Town Police Department for three years. He was survived by his father, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Never identified

motorcycle, vehicle pursuit

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Wow, what a great tribute to Officer Pfonner - placing his name on TTP HQ Building. He gave his life performing police patrol in 1923 with only 3 years on the job. Sad, the "thin blue line" of Police Officer's brotherhood still exists today. RIP. Semper Fidelis.

LT. Patrick Morrow (Retired)
Buffalo Police Department

February 24, 2025

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