Bellingham Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 8, 1930
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: March 5, 1929
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Otto Brown succumbed to injuries sustained on March 5th, 1929, when his police motorcycle was struck by a taxi at the intersection of Lynn Street and Eldridge Avenue. The impact caused his motorcycle to then strike a telephone pole and Officer Brown was thrown to the ground.
Patrolman Brown's health began to deteriorate after the incident he succumbed to complications of the injuries on January 8th, 1930.
Patrolman Brown had served with the Bellingham Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and six children.