Night Policeman Lee Huffman, Colfax Police Department, Washington

Night Policeman Lee Huffman

Colfax Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Wednesday, October 7, 1925

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Lee Huffman

Policeman Huffman suffered a fatal heart attack after arresting a drunk man. After the two returned to the jail Policeman Huffman collapsed as he unlocked the jail. The prisoner fled the scene but was later re-arrested.

Policeman Huffman had served with the Colfax Police Department for 18 months and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 1 year, 6 months
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Officer Huffman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Colfax.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 7, 2025