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Chief of Police John Bigbee | Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

Chief of Police

John Bigbee

Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Friday, December 11, 1908

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 62

Tour: 30 years

Badge # 1

Cause: Fire

Incident Date: 9/1/1908

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Chief Bigbee succumbed to injuries received while fighting a fire three months earlier. The fire occurred at a farm down the street from his home. As he was assisting at the scene he received a leg injury. The injury eventually caused blood poisoning, leading to his death.

Chief Bigbee had served in law enforcement for 30 yeras and was Cranston's first police chief. He was survived by his son.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 14, 2009

 

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