Margate City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, November 15, 1932
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Donnelly
Patrolman Donnelly was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist. He was thrown from his motorcycle after it hit a slick road spot at Ventnor and Evergreen Avenues in Longport.
Patrolman Donnelly had been with the Margate City Police Department for one and a half years. He was survived by his wife and four-month-old son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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