Middletown Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, November 3, 1918
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 12
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: October 27, 1918
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Broughton succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a violator on Academy Avenue. He was sent home to recuperate and contracted pneumonia as a result of his injuries.
Officer Broughton had served with the Middletown Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his expectant wife and three children.