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Patrolman Clarence Eugene Small | Newport News Police Department, Virginia
Newport News Police Department, Virginia

Patrolman

Clarence Eugene Small

Newport News Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Saturday, June 24, 1961

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 15 years, 1 month
Badge Number: 23

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 24, 1961
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Clarence Small and Patrolman Courtney Cook were killed in an automobile accident in the 4600 block of Jefferson Avenue while en route to raid an illegal gambling house. Their patrol car was struck by another patrol car that was responding to an unrelated call.

Patrolman Small was the first black officer hired onto the Newport News Police Department. Patrolman Small was a U.S Navy Veteran of WWII and served with the Newport News Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, and six children.