Hallandale Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, April 19, 1956
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: April 19, 1956
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Convicted of resisting arrest
Patrolman Henry Wilton suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle at the scene of a domestic disturbance at 327 NE 1st Court.
A struggle ensued as he attempted to arrest the drunk and disorderly male subject. He was able to subdue the man but collapsed as he placed him in the patrol car.
The man who struggled with him was convicted of resisting arrest, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
Patrolman Wilton had served with the Hallandale Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children.