Night Watchman John Wesley Alford, Watsonville Police Department, California

Night Watchman John Wesley Alford

Watsonville Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1897

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John Wesley Alford

Night Watchman John Alford was shot and killed while making his rounds in Watsonville.

No suspects were ever apprehended in connection with his murder.

Watchman Alford had served with the Watsonville Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

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Officer Alford,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Watsonville.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 7, 2022