Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, December 17, 1928
Add to My HeroesJoseph Asbury Case
Patrolman Joseph Case succumbed to injuries received the night before when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a car which had stopped in the middle of Rockville Pike, approximately one mile north of Bethesda.
The two occupants of the vehicle were switching drivers when the crash occurred. The two men placed Patrolman Case in their car and immediately drove him to the hospital. The men were never charged.
Patrolman Case had served with the Montgomery County Police Department for 10 years and had previously served with the Metropolitan (D.C.) Police Department for seven years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Sunday, December 16, 1928
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI'm truly sorry for the loss of Patrolman Joseph Asbury Case. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with all the other fallen angels.
Thank you, Patrolman Joseph Asbury Case, for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!
Rachel Blitz
Thankful Citizen
December 17, 2022
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