Patrolman Joseph B. White, Watertown Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Joseph B. White

Watertown Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, November 9, 1899

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Joseph B. White

Patrolman Joseph White was struck and killed by a streetcar while walking his beat.

He was attempting to cross Galen Street, near Water Street, when he inadvertently stepped from behind one streetcar and into the path of an oncoming streetcar. The impact threw him approximately 30 feet. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died at about 10:15 pm.

Patrolman White had served with the Watertown Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by streetcar

foot patrol

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Patrolman White, it has been 125 years 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 5 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Watertown.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 9, 2024