Trooper Harold B. Johnson, New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire

Trooper Harold B. Johnson

New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire

End of Watch Monday, October 11, 1948

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Harold B. Johnson

Trooper Harold Johnson and Chief of Police Andrew Malloy, of the Lancaster Police Department, were killed when their cruiser was struck by a train while returning from a court hearing in Groveton.

The train was backing up and there were no warnings at the unmarked crossing. A third officer was injured in the accident.

Trooper Johnson had served with the New Hampshire State Police for 24 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 24 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

attending court, routine driving

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Trooper Johnson, it has been 76 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 24 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of New Hampshire.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 11, 2024