Plainfield Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, July 16, 1967
Add to My HeroesJohn Vincent Gleason, Jr.
Patrolman John Gleason was beaten to death by a group of youths at a housing complex. Patrolman Gleason was part of a mobilization at the complex as a result of two days of civil unrest.
He was attacked at the intersection of West Second Street and Plainfield Avenue. The subjects took his service revolver and shot him before beating him to death.
The suspects were found guilty of Patrolman Gleason's murder and sent to prison. They were released after serving their sentence.
Patrolman Gleason was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Plainfield Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, three children, and sister.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 84
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Released from prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 35 ReflectionsR.I.P. sir.....
You will always be remembered, thank you for service and sacrifice.
Bruce
My father Bruce Tymeson Sr was his partner during this time.
May 10, 2024
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