John M. Falcone

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John M. Falcone
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedFebruary 18, 2011(2011-02-18) (aged 44)
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Police career
CountryUnited States
DepartmentCity of Poughkeepsie Police Department
Service years1991–2011
Badge no.22[1]

John M. Falcone (January 21, 1967 – February 18, 2011) was a police officer in Poughkeepsie, New York, and was the first officer killed in the line of duty in the city of Poughkeepsie.[2]

Biography

John M. Falcone was born on January 21, 1967, in

Milton, New York, and grew up in Putnam County, New York, where his parents still live.[3]

Death

Officer John Falcone was shot with his service weapon while he was attempting physically subdue Lee Welch (who was killed with a self-inflicted gunshot during a struggle with Officer Thomas Matthews), who had just shot and killed his wife, Jessica Welch. [4]

Memorials

Roadway Renamed

On February 21, 2012, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) granted permission to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Benevolent Association to rename Railroad Avenue to Detective John Falcone Memorial Avenue. The private roadway is owned and operated by the MTA and is the site where Falcone's death occurred.[5]

Highway Renamed

On April 29, 2014, a 2-mile section of U.S. Route 9 was approved legislation by The Senate Transportation Committee to be designated the John M. Falcone Memorial Highway. The highway is a major thoroughfare in and out of the City of Poughkeepsie.[6]

On August 1, 2014, the section of highway in

Andrew M. Cuomo. A portion of the roadway on U.S. Route 9 was designated as the "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway" after Falcone, an 18-year police veteran was killed in the line of duty while trying to protect a three-year-old girl in 2011.[7]

Annual Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Ride

The New York State Supreme Court Officers Association as well as the City of Poughkeepsie Benevolent Association holds an annual memorial motorcycle ride in honor of the slain police officer.[8]

Each year hundreds of riders participate in the event including law enforcement, local riders and motorcycle clubs. The ride was created to honor a courageous man and local hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty while trying to save the life of a three-year-old girl.[9]

  • Street sign near Poughkeepsie train station
    Street sign near Poughkeepsie train station
  • Sign on Route 9 north in Poughkeepsie
    Sign on Route 9 north in Poughkeepsie

References

  1. ^ "City of Poughkeepsie".
  2. ^ "Officer Down Memorial Page".
  3. ^ "John M. Falcone Obituary". Legacy.com.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-04-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Poughkeepsie Council motions to change street name" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Senate committee approves "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway"/".
  7. ^ "Governor Cuomo announces designation of Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway".
  8. ^ "Motorcycle ride honors slain Poughkeepsie detective".
  9. ^ "4th Annual Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Ride". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-01-29.