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Officer Willard Johnston | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

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Willard Johnston

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch: Thursday, February 24, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 54

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 2/24/1938

Weapon: Edged weapon; Pick ax

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Johnston was killed when he was struck by a pick ax while trying to keep a prisoner from assaulting another prisoner. The incident occurred in a rock quarry at the Folsom Prison.

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Officer Johnston,
Sir on today, the 73rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
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February 24, 2011

 

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