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Police Brutality Case of Thomas E. Salmon (1970)
Three Englewood police officers were accused of beating Thomas E. Salmon, who was arrested at Blue Moon Tavern, while in their custody on May 31st, 1970. The officers, George Howe, Warren Lewis, and Timothy Toine were members of the Fourth Platoon. They were indicted before a… -
Firebombing of Julius Smith's "Smith-Mays Electronics" Store (1970)
On June 6, 1970, Smith and Mays Electronic Store was bombed by Julius Smith. This was twelve hours before Smith was set to testify before a Grand Jury where policemen Warren Lewis, George Howe, and Timothy Toine were accused of beating a man in their custody, Thomas E. Salmon.… -
George Coe Shooting (1886)
While on a walk home, George S. Coe, his brother Louis Coe, and a male friend encountered a burglar after investigating a suspicious light in a schoolhouse they passed. While investigating they came across John Baum who shot George. Louis and the male friend disarmed Baum and… -
59 Iranians Arrested in Englewood (1981)
In August 1981, an international political crisis briefly unfolded on an ordinary stretch of Grand Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey. Englewood Police responded to complaints about several men sleeping in a van with Texas license plates. When officers approached and asked for… -
Reverand Charles C. Ward Attempted Murders (1887)
On February 22nd, 1887, Reverand Charles W. Ward tried to kill his wife, child, and himself. Ward shot his wife, Orpah Van Schaick, in the Jaw before turning and shooting at his child, Bessie. His wife and daughter fled and he shot himself in the head. None of the wounds were…Tags Crime -
Two Englewood Police Shot (1959)
On January 31st, 1959 Edward Post fired shots at authorities hitting two Englewood police officers. Joseph B. Lynch and his girlfriend Sieglinde Klapprott were also arrested for their involvement.