Police Officer Edwin Stillwell, Freeport Police Department, New York

Police Officer Edwin Stillwell

Freeport Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1945

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Edwin Stillwell

Police Officer Edwin Stillwell succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his patrol car struck a tree in Huntington, New York during a vehicle pursuit.

He had attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving at Grant Avenue and Babylon Turnpike in Freeport. The driver of the vehicle led him on a pursuit that ended when Officer Stillwell crashed in Huntington. The driver of the vehicle continued to flee and was not caught.

Police Officer Stillwell was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Monday, July 23, 1945
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Officer Stillwell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Freeport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 26, 2025