Harrington Park Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Thursday, May 28, 1970
Add to My HeroesGeorge C. Higgins
Sergeant George Higgins suffered a fatal heart attack after he and another officer stopped a vehicle after observing it drive through the lawn of the public library.
They pursued the suspect a short distance before stopping the vehicle. As Sergeant Higgins stepped from the patrol car he collapsed.
Sergeant Higgins had served with the Harrington Park Police Department for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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