Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, January 31, 1931
Add to My HeroesJames Robert Wolfe
Patrolman Wolfe was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeder.
Patrolman Wolfe died at the North Wheeling Hospital two hours after his motorcycle had skidded on the wet River Road, near the Wheeling terminal bridge, and catapulted him into a Wheeling Traction passenger waiting station. Patrolman Wolfe had the fatal accident while chasing a speeder north of the River road. His motorcycle is believed to have skidded on the wet Streetcar rails.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThank you Patrolman Wolfe for serving and protecting the city of Wheeling. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Honoring your memory today on the anniversary of your death.
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January 31, 2017
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