Captain Josiah D. Baxter

Captain Josiah D. Baxter | Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts
Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts
Captain Josiah D. Baxter

Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, May 3, 1875

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Josiah D. Baxter

Captain Baxter was shot and killed while trying to arrest a domestic abuser. The suspect was captured a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Captain Baxter was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Now it's 143 years and I salute a true pioneer in Massachusetts Law Enforcement. I have a feeling you are looking down now in disgust at how things have gone in this Great Commonwealth as far as "Justice" is concerned.

How has the welcome gone for our Brother Sean Gannon? No doubt you have all bonded.

God Bless you still, Brother and may your rest STILL be peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 3, 2018

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