Geneva Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, May 12, 1932
John T. Porter, Jr.
Officer John Porter was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol.
Another vehicle turned in front of his motorcycle near the intersection of Fifth and State streets, causing a collision. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Porter had served with the Geneva Police Department for three years. He was single.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Porters story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-1-17 to honor him.
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