Newport News Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, June 24, 1961
Clarence Eugene Small
Patrolman Clarence Small and Patrolman Courtney Cook were killed in an automobile accident while en route to raid an illegal gambling house. Their patrol car was struck by another patrol car that was responding to an unrelated call.
Patrolman Small was the first black officer hired onto the Newport News Police Department. Patrolman Small was a U.S Navy Veteran of WWII and served with the Newport News Police Department for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 15 years, 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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