Police Officer Seldon L. Jones

Police Officer Seldon L. Jones

Augusta Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Saturday, May 17, 1930

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Seldon L. Jones

Police Officer Seldon Jones was killed in a motorcycle accident on Bangor Street, near the intersection of North Belfast Avenue.

He had just passed another vehicle when his police motorcycle struck a pothole. He was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered a fatal head injury.

Officer Jones was a member of the Maine National Guard and had served with the Augusta Police Department for 17 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year, 5 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

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Officer Jones, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 17, 2023

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