Officer Adrian Darsey Newton

Officer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina Officer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North CarolinaOfficer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
Officer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
Officer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
Officer Adrian Darsey Newton | Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina
Officer Adrian Darsey Newton

Wilmington Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, July 18, 1936

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Adrian Darsey Newton

Officer Adrian Newton suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a man he was arresting.

The attempted to flee but Officer Newton was able to keep hold of him and a struggle ensued. A bystander assisted Officer Netwon subdue the man. As Officer Newton stood up he suddenly collapsed.

The subject was convicted of resisting an offer and fined $25.

Officer Newton had served with the Wilmington Police Department for 25 years.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 25 years
  • Badge 9

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Convicted of resisting arrest

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