Tag Archives: Police Officers

Remembering Police Officer James W. Means

Posted on May 17, 2011 by SCblogger

James Wilson Means was born in Pennsylvania around 1824, reared and married in Ohio, and then settled in Davenport around 1855 with his young family. By the spring of 1883, Mr. Means was a respected officer with the Davenport Police Department. … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History | Tagged Bernard Geerts, Davenport Police Department, Emil Speth, Fire King Engine and Hose Company, James W. Means, Michael Farnsworth, National Police Week, Police Officers, William Jurgens | 3 Comments

A Quiet Salute to a Friend: Officer Michael Farnsworth

Posted on December 9, 2009 by SCblogger

On December 5, 1971, five men entered the Quality Motel on Main Street and forced their way into the room of Davenport Police Patrolman Leon Washington. The men hit Officer Washington and tied him up, then stole three automatic pistols, … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History | Tagged Davenport Police Department, Killed in the Line of Duty, Leon Washington, Memorial Park Cemetery, Michael Farnsworth, Police Officers, Sam L. Raley, William Jurgens | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Police Officers

Remembering Police Officer James W. Means

A Quiet Salute to a Friend: Officer Michael Farnsworth

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