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Patrolman John R Falconer
Sunday, 20 December 2020 12:38
Patrolman John R Falconer
Road Accidents Take Two Lives
9 Oct 1961
Policeman and Motorcyclist
Killed on Weekend
A city policeman and a Jessups motorcyclist were killed in separate traffic accidents during the weekend.
Dead are:
Patrolman John R Falconer, 29 of Glen Burnie.
Daniel Longshore, 20, of Jessups.
Patrolman Falconer, who worked in the Automobile Special Services Division, was killed in a head-on collision at about 2 AM yesterday (8 Oct 1961) in Glen Burnie as he was on his way home from work.
Dead On Hospital Arrival
He was going east on Fifth Ave, and Francis K Clark, of Linthicum Heights, was driving west when the collision occurred. The patrolman was dead on arrival at South Baltimore General hospital. He was married and the father of four children. Clark was charged with manslaughter by Ferndale police.
The motorcyclist was killed about 10:45 PM Saturday on Route 32 in Anne Arundel county near the Howard county line. Mr. Longshore and a passenger were traveling west when Mr. Longshore apparently lost control of the cycle, according to state police at Waterloo. Both fell off the vehicle, the passenger landing in the roadway and Mr. Longshore in a ditch. the cycle continued on before striking a roadside bank. The passenger was Robert C Howell, 20, a soldier stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Mr. longshore suffered a fractured skull, police said. The soldier, who was only slightly injured, was treated at Fort Meade and released.
Patrolman John R Falconer
D.O.D 8 Oct 1961
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 8 Oct 1961 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Auto Accident |
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Sergeant William Wright
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:33
Sergeant William Wright
D.O.D 18 Feb 1863
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 18 Feb 1863 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Small Pox |
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Patrolman Robert Wright
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:26
Patrolman Robert Wright
D.O.D 27 Nov 1875
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 27 Nov 1875 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
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Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
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Patrolman Henry Wilcox
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:19
Patrolman Henry Wilcox
D.O.D 27 Jun 1858
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 27 Jun 1858 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Brain Injury |
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NOTICE
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Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
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Patrolman Henry Schaper
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:14
Patrolman Henry Schaper
D.O.D 4 Aug 1877
Click the article above, or click HERE to see the 21 July 1877 newspaper article that covers the 20 July B&O Riots that brought on this Officer's heart failure
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 4 Aug 1877 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Heart Disease |
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NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
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Patrolman George Pumphrey
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:07
Patrolman George Pumphrey
D.O.D 12 Jan 1884
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 12 Jan 1884 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Heart Disease |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
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NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
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Lieutenant Richard Chanowith
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 09:55
Lieutenant Richard Chanowith
D.O.D 17 Aug 1870
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 17 Aug 1870 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Paralysis |
Donations
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NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
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Patrolman Michael W. Ryan
Monday, 14 December 2020 11:55
Patrolman Michael W. Ryan
D.O.D 11 Jun 1900
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 11 June 1900 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Spine Injury |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
Published in
Fallen Heroes
