Montclair Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, June 18, 1961
Add to My HeroesAndrew W. Farthing
Officer Farthing was beaten to death by an 18-year-old youth when he and three other officers went to the suspect's home at 4790 Fauna Street in Montclair to break up teenage party neighbors were complaining about.
On November 2, 1961, the suspect was acquitted after a jury ruled that he was justified in beating the officer to death because he entered his home without a search warrant.
Officer Farthing had served with the Montclair Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and five-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Officer's nightstick
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsRest in Peace Andy
A Friend gone too soon.
Mel Skaggs
Friend
November 29, 2021
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