Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, October 4, 1946
Add to My HeroesJohn Fulton Woods
Chief of Police John Woods was killed in an automobile crash on Cottage Toll Road (present day Tidewater Drive), near its intersection with Sewells Point Road, in Norfolk County, Virginia.
His vehicle collided with the rear of a tow truck that had just stopped on the roadway to pull another car out of a ditch.
Chief Woods had served as chief for eight years and had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and mother.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsChief Woods,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norfolk. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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