Patrolman Joseph Pych, Enfield Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman Joseph Pych

Enfield Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, December 25, 1954

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Joseph Pych

Patrolman Joseph Pych was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist on Route 5.

Another vehicle pulled out in front of his patrol car. He swerved in an attempt to miss the vehicle, causing his vehicle to strike a tree and overturn. His partner was injured but survived his injuries.

Patrolman Pych was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Enfield Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash, traffic patrol

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Patrolman Pych, it has been 70 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 1 1/2 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Enfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 25, 2024