Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, November 2, 1934
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Stapf
Officer Stapf was struck and killed by a trolley car on North Avenue underneath the Western Maryland Railroad bridge. He was attempting to cross the street and walked passed one stopped trolley car and into the path of an oncoming trolley.
Officer Stapf had been with the Baltimore Police Department for 33.5 years and was assigned to the Northwestern District.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 33 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Stapf,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore.
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