Edgewood Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, November 5, 1928
Add to My HeroesJohn Lewis Nye
Chief of Police John Nye was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a traffic violator on Mifflin Avenue, Wilkinsburg.
He lost control of his motorcycle and struck a telegraph pole just outside of the Edgewood Borough border.
Chief Nye was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsChief Nye,
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 Edgewood Borough. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 5, 2018
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