Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 18, 1933
Add to My HeroesHarry Talcott Mereness
Officer Mereness succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his motorcycle was struck while making a left turn onto Broadway Street. His motorcycle struck another vehicle that was also making a turn onto Galveston Road. Officer Mereness was thrown to the ground and received fatal injuries. The driver of the other car was charged with negligent homicide in juvenile court.
Officer Mereness was survived by his wife, two sons, mother and sister.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, October 16, 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Mereness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 18, 2020
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