Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, February 13, 1978
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: February 13, 1978
Weapon Used: Arson
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Perley Johnson died as a result of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning while investigating an arson case at 20 Monument Avenue in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Trooper Johnson had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years and was assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office. He was survived by his wife and child.