Patrol Officer Matthew J. McNally, Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut

Patrol Officer Matthew J. McNally

Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, November 20, 1930

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Matthew J. McNally

Patrol Officer Matthew McNally succumbed to injuries sustained several hours earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver while investigating an accident on East Main Street.

He and his partner were taking measurements in the roadway when Officer McNally was struck, nearly severing one of his legs. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately four hours later. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with driving while intoxicated.

Officer McNally was a WWI veteran and had served with the Waterbury Police Department for 11 years.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, November 19, 1930
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with DWI

accident scene, Impaired Driver

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Officer McNally, it has been 94 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 11 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Waterbury.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 20, 2024