Category Archives: Southern Pacific Railroad Police

Special Officer Jose Sancedo

Details:Special Officer Jose SancedoSouthern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad PoliceEnd of Watch: Wednesday, August 11, 1937Biographical Information:Age: 38Tour of Duty: UnknownBadge Number: UnknownIncident Details:Cause of Death: GunfireDate of Incident: Wednesday, August 11, 1937Location: Palisades, NevadaWeapon Used: HandgunSuspect Info: Three suspects, one convicted  Special Officer Jose Sancedo was shot and killed in the Southern Pacific rail yards in Palisades, Nevada, when […]

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Special Agent Eveleigh B. Bates

Details:Special Agent Eveleigh B. BatesSouthern Pacific Railroad Police DepartmentEnd of Watch: Saturday, November 8, 1924Biographical Information:Age: 34Tour of Duty: 3 yearsBadge Number: UnknownIncident Details:Cause of Death: Struck by trainDate of Incident: Saturday, November 8, 1924Location: NevadaWeapon Used: N/ASuspect Info: N/A  Special Agent Eveleigh Bates was killed after falling between two rail cars near Huxley, Nevada. It is believed […]

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