Federal Prohibition Agent John O'Toole

Federal Prohibition Agent John O'Toole

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, February 17, 1922

John O'Toole

Federal Prohibition Agent John O'Toole was pushed from the running boards of a moving truck while attempting to arrest bootleggers in San Francisco, California.

The two occupants of the truck were apprehended and charged with manslaughter in the state courts.

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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Location California
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Though in the end Prohibition turned out to be a folly, You showed heroism enforcing a law few wanted and fewer seemed to obey. Ninety Three years ago today, you gave your life doing what was right at the time and for taking that brave stand, you are a hero.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 17, 2015