Panama City Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, August 17, 1973
Jerry Tommie Wells
Patrolman Wells was killed when his police motorcycle struck the side of a train at the Florida Avenue crossing. The locomotive was en route to Gulf Coast Community College for display.
Patrolman Wells had been with the agency for eight years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 10
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsYou were the Uncle I never had the privilege of meeting. Dad talks about you often. Maybe someday, we'll meet up on the other side.
Jeremy Wells
Nephew
October 15, 2017
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