Chief of Police John T. Rowland, Jacksonville Police Department, Alabama

Chief of Police John T. Rowland

Jacksonville Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Monday, August 27, 1928

John T. Rowland

Chief of Police John Rowland died as the result of strychnine poisoning.

A suspect placed the strychnine into Chief Rowland's drink. He died within 30 minutes of being exposed to it. The subject who placed the strychnine in the drink was charged with murder, but was not indicted by the grand jury.

Chief Rowland was survived by his brother and sister.

Bio

Age 66
Tour Not available
Badge 100

Incident Details

Cause Poisoned
Weapon Poison
Offender Not available

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya6
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 16, 2013