Idaho State Police, Idaho
End of Watch Saturday, March 3, 1962
Add to My HeroesBenjamin T. Newman
Corporal Newman suffered a fatal heart attack after helping a couple push their car out of a large snow drift. He had been working around the clock assisting motorists with stalled cars on State Highway 33 following a major snow storm.
Corporal Newman had been with the agency for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsI remember seeing Corporal Newman in Rexburg, Idaho when I was 8 years old. I told myself I want to be a State Police Officer when I grow up. Corporal Newman looked so good in his uniform!! He emulated a command presents!!
I joined the Idaho State Police and had a Great career! Thank You Corporal Newman it's because of Yo that I did!!!! Bob La Pier
Sergeant Robert F La Pier (Ret)
Idaho State Police
June 2, 2018
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