Joseph T. Robbins

Officer

New Haven

End of Watch: 6/25/1926

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Officer Robbins was pursuing a motorist on his motorcycle through East Rock Park when he struck another oncoming car head-on. He had been a member of the police department for seven months.

On June 25, 1916 Officer Joseph T. Robbins was pursuing a motorist on his motorcycle through East Rock Park when he struck another oncoming car head-on. His speedometer locked at 56 mph.

He was only a member of the police department for seven months. He was survived by his wife, Catherine and two small children.