Newport News Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, September 25, 1933
Add to My HeroesWeldon Olen Bass
Patrolman Bass was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol near the intersection of 69th Street and Huntington Avenue. The driver of a sedan pulled in front of Patrolman Bass motorcycle causing a collision.
Patrolman Bass served with the Newport News Police Department for less than seven and a half years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 7 years, 5 months
- Badge 21
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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