Freeport Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1945
Add to My HeroesEdwin Stillwell
Police Officer Edwin Stillwell succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his patrol car struck a tree in Huntington, New York during a vehicle pursuit.
He had attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving at Grant Avenue and Babylon Turnpike in Freeport. The driver of the vehicle led him on a pursuit that ended when Officer Stillwell crashed in Huntington. The driver of the vehicle continued to flee and was not caught.
Police Officer Stillwell was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Monday, July 23, 1945
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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