New Rochelle Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, June 20, 1903
Reflections for Special Police Officer Maurice Ahearn
Officer Ahearn,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Rochelle.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 20, 2023
Errata :
The apprehension of Maurice Ahearn's murderer apparently occurred 1903 and not 1905 as previously indicated.
In 1905 Anthony Lipsio was awarded the sum of $1,000 for the apprehension and later conviction of of Francesco Raffo in the above homicide.
While recently reviewing newspaper articles published in 2003, I am unable to find mention of Anthony's participation in the actual arrest of Raffo. Anthony did receive the $1,000 reward which was verified in one newspaper publication titled "25 Years Ago in New Rochelle " and via family oral history.
My appologies to one and all for the previous incorrect date
Arthur Peter Lipsio, Sr. Agent (ret.)
OK Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
November 28, 2022
Addenda:
Maurice Ahearn was a special officer who patroled Rochelle Park in New Rochelle NY. He was a friend of my grandfather, Special Officer Anthony Lipsio, who in 1905 apprehended Maurice's murderer.
Justice Served!
Arthur Peter Lipsio, Sr. Agent (ret.)
OK Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs ((ret.)
November 27, 2022
In 1905 the murderer of Maurice Ahearn was captured and arrested by my grandfather, Anthony Lipsio,
a special officer with the New Rochelle Police Department.
In my possession are his official photo, firearm, and nightstick along with a reprint of the 1905 newspaper article.
Sr. Intelligence Agent
OK Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs ((ret.)
November 27, 2022
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice and you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police
June 20, 2020
Officer Ahearn,
On today, the 114th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Rochelle.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 20, 2017
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 21, 2015
I said a little prayer today for Special Police Officer Ahearn and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO!
Robyn Wilkes
June 11, 2014
Officer Ahearn,
I am riding for you.
2014 Law Enforcement United Road to Hope.
Rest Easy Brother
Trooper Jared Vance
Virginia State Police
May 9, 2014
Officer Ahearn,
Sir, it has taken over 110 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Rochelle.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 12, 2014
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