Patrolman John J. Guthrie, Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman John J. Guthrie

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, December 26, 1926

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John J. Guthrie

Patrolman John Guthrie succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when he was struck by a car while directing traffic.

The impact threw Patrolman Guthrie into the path of oncoming streetcar. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Patrolman Guthrie had served with the Cambridge Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, December 21, 1926

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Patrolman Guthrie, it has been 98years 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 17 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Cambridge.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 26, 2024