Police Officer James Ivan Broughton

Police Officer James Ivan Broughton | Middletown Police Department, New York
Middletown Police Department, New York
Police Officer James Ivan Broughton

Middletown Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, November 3, 1918

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James Ivan Broughton

Officer Broughton succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a violator on Academy Avenue. He was sent home to recuperate and contracted pneumonia as a result of his injuries.

Officer Broughton had served with the Middletown Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his expectant wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge 12

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Incident Date Sunday, October 27, 1918
  • Weapon Automobile; Motorcycle
  • Offender Not available
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John 15:13 : "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends".

Rest in peace, Officer Broughton, your brothers in Blue will not forget you

Daryl Carr
Walden police department

February 7, 2026

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