Police Officer John S. Thomas, Jr.

Police Officer John S. Thomas, Jr.

Chesterfield County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, October 29, 1969

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John S. Thomas, Jr.

Police Officer John Thomas was killed in an automobile crash on Forest Hill Avenue, approximately 300 feet from Huguenot Road, while responding to reports of people trapped inside of an overturned vehicle.

Officer Thomas had served with the Chesterfield County Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, young son, and parents.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 2 years, 1 month
Badge 58

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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