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Night Policeman Richard D. Williams | Albia Police Department, Iowa
Albia Police Department, Iowa

Night Policeman

Richard D. Williams

Albia Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch: Thursday, January 2, 1941

Biographical Info

Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: January 2, 1941
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Williams suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in an altercation with two intoxicated men he was attempting to arrest. During the struggle, Policeman Williams struck them several times with his night stick and was able to arrest them. Shortly after he placed them in jail, he collapsed.

Policeman Williams had served with the Albia Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his four children.