Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch: Friday, December 12, 1924
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 12, 1924
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Plunkett was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. A car pulled out in front of his motorcycle, causing him to lose control. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to severe head injuries.
Patrolman Plunkett was a United States World War I veteran and had served with the Newark Police Department for 6 years. He was survived by his mother, two brothers, and four sisters.