Chief of Police Charles H. Pender

Chief of Police Charles H. Pender | California Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
California Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
Chief of Police Charles H. Pender

California Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, April 26, 1904

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Charles H. Pender

Chief of Police Charles Pender was electrocuted when he attempted to remove two downed electrical line from a roadway.

He was killed instantly when he came in contact with the wires.

Chief Pender had served with the California Borough Police Department for 10 months. He had previously served with the Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department and the Pittsburgh Police Department. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 31
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Incident Details

  • Cause Electrocuted
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Chief Pender,
Please forgive the typographical error that I left on my previous reflection left for you. And thanks again for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of California Borough.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 26, 2024

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