Chief of Police John Bigbee

John Bigbee

Chief of Police John Bigbee succumbed to injuries received while fighting a fire three months earlier.

The fire occurred at a farm down the street from his home. As he was assisting at the scene, he received a leg injury. The injury eventually caused blood poisoning, leading to his death.

Chief Bigbee had served in law enforcement for 30 years and was Cranston's first police chief. He was survived by his son.