Patrolman Samuel Pierce

Patrolman Samuel Pierce

Falmouth Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, August 16, 1933

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Samuel Pierce

Patrolman Samuel Pierce was killed in a motorcycle accident when his police motorcycle collided with vehicle.

He was traveling on Menauhant Road when another vehicle backed onto the road into his path, causing a collision. The driver fled the scene but was arrested the next day and charged with negligent operation of a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident.

Patrolman Pierce was a WWI veteran had served with the Falmouth Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

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Patrolman Pierce, it has been 90 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 16, 2023

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