Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, February 6, 1929
Add to My HeroesAlfred Thiele
Patrolman Alfred Thiele was killed when his police motorcycle collided with a trolley car at Washington Street and Branford Place in Newark.
He was en route to the precinct when he crashed. Patrolman Thiele was thrown underneath the trolley and crushed under the wheels. He died en route to the hospital.
Patrolman Thiele had served with the Newark Police Division for almost four years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years, 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
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