Trooper Edward P. Jesmonth, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Edward P. Jesmonth

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Tuesday, July 20, 1943

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Edward P. Jesmonth

Trooper Edward Jesmonth was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a fire at a boatyard along the Connecticut River in Portland, Connecticut.

His patrol car left the wet roadway and struck a tree in East Hampton as he drove two other state police employees to the scene.

Trooper Jesmonth had served with the Connecticut State Police for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 2 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, fire

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Trooper Jesmonth, it has been 81 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 2 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 20, 2024