New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 1931
Add to My HeroesLeonard P. McCandless
Trooper Leonard McCandless was killed in a motorcycle accident while patrolling State Highway 4 in Berkeley Township.
Trooper McCandless had served with the New Jersey State Police for nine months. He was survived by his parents, four sisters, and brother.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 9 months
- Badge 561
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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