Patrolman William J. Cady
South Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, April 19, 1975
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Cady
Patrolman William Cady was struck by a car and killed while on a traffic stop on I-287 at 12:13 am.
During the stop another vehicle, driven by a man who was under the influence of marijuana, struck Patrolman Cady. The suspect was found guilty of death by auto and sentenced to six months in a county work-camp and had his license suspended for six months.
Patrolman Cady was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the South Plainfield Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 9
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
- Offender Sentenced to six months
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2019
