Patrolman William J. Cady
South Plainfield Police Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Saturday, April 19, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 9

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 19, 1975
Weapon Used: Automobile; Narcotics involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to six months

Patrolman Cady was struck by a car and killed while on a traffic stop on I-287 at 0013 hours. During the stop another vehicle, driven by a man who was under the influence of marijuana, struck Patrolman Cady. The suspect was found guilty of death by auto and sentenced to six months in a county work-camp and had his license suspended for six months.

Patrolman Cady had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.