Fanwood Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, September 27, 1921
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Logan
Chief Logan was struck and killed by a train while searching for boxcar thieves in the early morning. While walking along the tracks he did not see a railroad engine that was backing up and was struck and killed instantly.
Chief Logan was the town's third Police Chief and had been with the agency for 15 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsChief Logan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fanwood.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 27, 2021
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