West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, March 31, 1935
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 13
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: March 31, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Jack Wadlington was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Butler Street and North Dixie Highway during the city's annual Sun Dance Festival.
He was working an extra duty assignment when the incident occurred.
Officer Wadlington was a WWI veteran and had served with the West Palm Beach Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife.