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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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Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 24, 2012

 

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