Middletown Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, November 3, 1918
Add to My HeroesJames Ivan Broughton
Officer Broughton succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a violator on Academy Avenue. He was sent home to recuperate and contracted pneumonia as a result of his injuries.
Officer Broughton had served with the Middletown Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his expectant wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 12
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Sunday, October 27, 1918
- Weapon Automobile; Motorcycle
- Offender Not available
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