Traffic Officer James A. Devine, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, California

Traffic Officer James A. Devine

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Monday, February 8, 1926

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James A. Devine

Traffic Officer James Devine succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding motorist on February 5th, 1926, on the highway three miles from Tracy.

He and another officer were pursuing the vehicle near Tracy when a nail punctured Officer Devine's front tire and. He was traveling at a speed in excess of 70 miles per hour and was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered severe head injuries and died on February 8th, 1926.

Officer Devine had served with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Friday, February 5, 1926
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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As a Motor Deputy for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department, in honor of your sacrifice, I will put your name on my motorcycle EOW2/26. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten Sir.

Deputy Robert Davis
San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff

May 10, 2025