Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, January 29, 1944
Joseph C. Waldsachs
Police Officer Joseph Waldsachs died after falling down a set of stairs while conducting a routine inspection of a movie theater at 1432 West Lafayette Avenue.
He suffered a skull fracture when he fell as he was exiting a projection booth after speaking to the theater manager. He was transported to West Baltimore General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Waldsachs had served with the Baltimore Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to the Northwestern District.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 25 years, 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Waldsachs. Thanks for serving.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2018
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