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Chief of Police John Bigbee | Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island
Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

Chief of Police

John Bigbee

Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Friday, December 11, 1908

Biographical Info

Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: 1

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: September 1, 1908
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Bigbee succumbed to injuries received while fighting a fire three months earlier. The fire occurred at a farm down the street from his home. As he was assisting at the scene he received a leg injury. The injury eventually caused blood poisoning, leading to his death.

Chief Bigbee had served in law enforcement for 30 yeras and was Cranston's first police chief. He was survived by his son.