Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 1936
Add to My HeroesJames B. Roche
Patrolman James Roche suffered a fatal heart attack while separating two cars in an accident.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsOfficer Roche is not forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department on his anniversary today.
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
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