Chief of Police George Rae, West Newton Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police George Rae

West Newton Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, September 16, 1924

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George Rae

Chief George Rae was shot and killed by a man he admonished along with other people at a street party for disturbing the peace.

The suspect was captured a week later in Welch, West Virginia. He was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on January 19, 1925.

He had served with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife, Margaret, and his daughter, Robina.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Executed in 1925

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Chief Rae,
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 West Newton Borough. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 16, 2024