East Millinocket Police Department, Maine
End of Watch: Sunday, June 5, 1938
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 2, 1938
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Rock
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 6 years
Patrolman Reardon was struck in the head with a rock by a 20 year old suspect he had arrested for public intoxication near the East Millinocket jail. Prior to losing consciousness, Patrolman Reardon managed to lock the suspect in a cell. Patrolman Reardon died three days later from the injury.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 3 to 6 years.