St. Helens Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch: Saturday, November 22, 1924
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 11 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: November 22, 1924
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Marshal Dale Perry was killed in a motorcycle accident on Columbia Boulevard during a period of fog.
He lost control of his motorcycle and struck a utility pole. It was believed he was attempting to stop a vehicle at the time.
Marshal Perry had only served with the St. Helens Police Department for 11 months and was the city's only police officer. He was survived by his wife and two sons.