Dickson City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, September 17, 1931
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 17, 1931
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Officer Novak was shot and killed at a school board meeting by the city school director. Officer Novak was sent to the meeting due to ill feelings among board members over a recent election. The suspect said his revolver accidentally discharged when Officer Novak pushed him. He was tried for murder and acquitted.
Officer Novak had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife.