Hoboken Police Department, New Jersey End of Watch Saturday, October 6, 1951 Thomas F. McIntyre Patrolman McIntyre was killed when his three-wheeled motorcycle struck a parked car as he responded to a call.
End of Watch Friday, March 9, 1928 Patrick J. Lane Patrolman Patrick Lane was shot and killed by a New York gangster he stopped for speeding in a stolen car shortly after midnight. When the driver did not have a license, Patrolman Lane arrested the two men in the vehicle. He confiscated a revolver from one of the men and started walking the driver and the passenger to the police station at 12th Street and Willow Avenue. At 12th Street between Hudson Street and Washington Street, one of the men pulled out a gun he was hiding and shot Patrolman Lane three times. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The 24-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life on May 4, 1928. He was paroled on December 5, 1961. Patrolman Lane had served with the Hoboken Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife.
End of Watch Sunday, July 6, 1924 Joseph M Jaeger Patrolman Jaeger was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call. He had served with the agency for only 2 months.
Patrolman William Gudehus was shot and killed when he attempted to stop two brothers from beating and robbing an old man at 7th Street and Clinton Street.
The two subjects overpowered Patrolman Gudehus, beat him with his own baton, and then shot him twice with his own service weapon. The suspects were both arrested and charged with Patrolman Gudehus' murder.
The suspects were part of a large gang of criminals operating in the country's northeast part. On January 30, 1919, other members of the gang shot and killed Constable William Madden of the Manchester, Connecticut, Police Department as they attempted to commit an armed robbery. The suspects were committing the theft in an attempt to get enough money to bail out the two brothers who had murdered Patrolman Gudehus. The gang was also suspected of being involved with the murders of an unidentified railroad detective and an unidentified night watchman in New Jersey.
Their trial ended when the jury failed to come to an agreement. A mistrial was declared.
Patrolman Gudehus had served with the Hoboken Police Department for over seven years, assigned to the 2nd Precinct. He was predeceased by his wife. He was survived by his two daughters, stepdaughter, two sisters, and a brother. His great-great-grandson and great-great-great-grandson serve with the Stevens Institute of Technology Campus Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.
He is buried in the Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey.
Patrolman Murray was shot and killed after responding to a call at 412 Madison Street. The complainant was upset because a 27-year-old man was dating her 16-year-old sister. When Patrolman Murray arrived, he found the man armed with a gun. The suspect shot and killed Patrolman Murray.
It was later learned that the suspect was a deserter from the United State Navy and had committed several unsolved murders. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.
The suspect was shot and killed in 1930 as he attempted to escape from the Trenton State Prison. In the escape attempt, the suspect shot and killed Deputy Keeper Frank Butcher of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
Patrolman John Condon died after contracting spinal meningitis as the result of injuries sustained while struggling with a prisoner.
The suspect was shot and killed in 1930 as he attempted to escape from the Trenton State Prison. In the escape attempt, the suspect shot and killed Deputy Keeper Frank Butcher of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
Patrolman Charles Gebhardt was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect.
Patrolman Gebhardt was struggling with a suspected "Sneak Thief" at the corner of Bloomfield Street and Twelfth Street when the suspect drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Gebhardt in the chest. Another Patrolman witnessed the incident and was able to apprehend the suspect.
The subject was later convicted of murder and executed on February 9, 1900.
Patrolman Gebhardt had served with the Hoboken Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and five children.