The New Haven Register
June 23, 1936, page 2
SERG. BLAKE. ACE SLEUTH DIES SUDDENLY
Officer Active in Many Important Cases Succumbs to Pneumonia After Brief Illness
Ending a career as on of the most outstanding man-hunters of life, New Haven Detective Bureau death last night claimed Detective Sergant James W. Blake, 49 for the past 16 years nembus of wrongdoers. He died suddenly of pneumonia at his home, 536 Orange Street 9:30 p.m.
City officials and police associates stunned by his unexpected death awaited the wishes of members of his family today before planning a departmental funeral.
Often Commended
A tenacity of purpose and an honest devotion to his duty as a patrolman, detective police sergeant brought him official commendations from his superiors time after time during his years as an officer. His name was repeatedly associated with the successful climax of many of the city's most important cases and his work in preparing evidence for court trials was considered an outstanding accomplishment.
Chief of Police, Philip T. Smith, Captain of Detectives James H. Deegan, city and superior court attaches, and members of the bar all joined this morning in expressing a genuine and keen regret at the passing of Sergeant Blake. New Haven streets echoed throughout the mourning to ejaculations of surprise and sorrow.
Chief Smith said this morning "The department has lost a valued and trusted officer. His loss will be felt by each of us personally. I cannot express my full regret."
Sergeant Blake's immediate superior, Captain Deegan said "The news of Sergeant Blake's death was a very great shock to me. He was an exceedingly efficient and capable officer and he will be missed by every member of the department."
Joined Force in 1913
Sergeant Blake was born in New Haven, September 6, 1887, and attended public schools here. He joined the police department as a supernumerary on September 20, 1913, at the age of 26 years. Two years later he was appointed a regular patrolman and received his Grade A rating on October 1, 1918, after which he immediately obtained a leave of absence.
Sergeant Blake then obtained a position with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and remained in the employ of the company until April 7, 1924. He had been employed by the railroad previous to becoming a supernumerary.
Handled City Cases
After severing his connections with the railroad he returned to the police department and in the same year was appointed as a detective. During his years as a detective he spent considerable time as an attache of the Corporation Counsel where he assisted in investigating city cases.
On April 21, 1925 Blake was given a the rating of a sergeant and shortly after was transferred to the Westville station where he did street duty. Subsequently he was shifted to Station 3 and ultimately transferred back to the detective bureau where his talents as a man-hunter could be utilized to the best interest of the department.
Commendations which were heaped upon Sergeant Blake for his work in solving difficult crimes and cleaning up holdup, burglary and bootlegging gangs included a citation from Chief Smith and the Board of Police Commissioners on July 6, 1927, after he had successfully raided and closed a huge brewery in Oak Street; on December 5, 1927, when he was commended by Chief Smith and the late Coroner Eli Mix for his work in closing the Gilroy case; again on December 7, 1931, when he brought the arrest of a holdup gang which had worked successfully in the city for several months; and on June 5, 1933, when he was active in solving a series of puzzling housebreak with the arrest of eight men and a woman.
In Scarniei Probe
Sergeant Blake, also figured prominently in one of New Haven's most sensational and recent murder cases, which involved Leonard Scarnici, New York gangster, who was electrocuted at Sing Sing, N.Y. last year.
Scarnici was wanted by police for questioning in connection with the tragic double murder of Louis Albino , 60, and his son John, 22, in their Amity Road, Woodbridge store on the night of July 26, 1932. Sergeant Blake aided New York police in their case against Scarnic and testified at the time of his trial in Rensselaer, N.Y. for the murder of a detective.
He is survived by his wife Florence J. Ford; a nine-year-old daughter, Florence; a four-year-old son, James Jr; two sisters, Mrs. William J. Lynch, wife of Captain Willliam J. Lynch of the New Haven Fire Department; and Miss Catherine Blake. He was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Blake.
The New Haven Register
June 24, 1936, page 2
BLAKE -- In this city, June 22, 1936, Sergeant James William, husband of Florence J. Ford Blake of 536 Orange Street. Funeral will take place from the home of Cox, Smith & Crimmins, 1287 Chapel Street, Thursday morning at 8:30. Solemn requiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
∼Son of Thomas & Catherine Blake
Brother of Edward J Blake
Catherine Blake
Mary Blake
Husband of Florence J Ford Blake
Father of Jane Blake
James Blake
June 23, 1936, page 2
SERG. BLAKE. ACE SLEUTH DIES SUDDENLY
Officer Active in Many Important Cases Succumbs to Pneumonia After Brief Illness
Ending a career as on of the most outstanding man-hunters of life, New Haven Detective Bureau death last night claimed Detective Sergant James W. Blake, 49 for the past 16 years nembus of wrongdoers. He died suddenly of pneumonia at his home, 536 Orange Street 9:30 p.m.
City officials and police associates stunned by his unexpected death awaited the wishes of members of his family today before planning a departmental funeral.
Often Commended
A tenacity of purpose and an honest devotion to his duty as a patrolman, detective police sergeant brought him official commendations from his superiors time after time during his years as an officer. His name was repeatedly associated with the successful climax of many of the city's most important cases and his work in preparing evidence for court trials was considered an outstanding accomplishment.
Chief of Police, Philip T. Smith, Captain of Detectives James H. Deegan, city and superior court attaches, and members of the bar all joined this morning in expressing a genuine and keen regret at the passing of Sergeant Blake. New Haven streets echoed throughout the mourning to ejaculations of surprise and sorrow.
Chief Smith said this morning "The department has lost a valued and trusted officer. His loss will be felt by each of us personally. I cannot express my full regret."
Sergeant Blake's immediate superior, Captain Deegan said "The news of Sergeant Blake's death was a very great shock to me. He was an exceedingly efficient and capable officer and he will be missed by every member of the department."
Joined Force in 1913
Sergeant Blake was born in New Haven, September 6, 1887, and attended public schools here. He joined the police department as a supernumerary on September 20, 1913, at the age of 26 years. Two years later he was appointed a regular patrolman and received his Grade A rating on October 1, 1918, after which he immediately obtained a leave of absence.
Sergeant Blake then obtained a position with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and remained in the employ of the company until April 7, 1924. He had been employed by the railroad previous to becoming a supernumerary.
Handled City Cases
After severing his connections with the railroad he returned to the police department and in the same year was appointed as a detective. During his years as a detective he spent considerable time as an attache of the Corporation Counsel where he assisted in investigating city cases.
On April 21, 1925 Blake was given a the rating of a sergeant and shortly after was transferred to the Westville station where he did street duty. Subsequently he was shifted to Station 3 and ultimately transferred back to the detective bureau where his talents as a man-hunter could be utilized to the best interest of the department.
Commendations which were heaped upon Sergeant Blake for his work in solving difficult crimes and cleaning up holdup, burglary and bootlegging gangs included a citation from Chief Smith and the Board of Police Commissioners on July 6, 1927, after he had successfully raided and closed a huge brewery in Oak Street; on December 5, 1927, when he was commended by Chief Smith and the late Coroner Eli Mix for his work in closing the Gilroy case; again on December 7, 1931, when he brought the arrest of a holdup gang which had worked successfully in the city for several months; and on June 5, 1933, when he was active in solving a series of puzzling housebreak with the arrest of eight men and a woman.
In Scarniei Probe
Sergeant Blake, also figured prominently in one of New Haven's most sensational and recent murder cases, which involved Leonard Scarnici, New York gangster, who was electrocuted at Sing Sing, N.Y. last year.
Scarnici was wanted by police for questioning in connection with the tragic double murder of Louis Albino , 60, and his son John, 22, in their Amity Road, Woodbridge store on the night of July 26, 1932. Sergeant Blake aided New York police in their case against Scarnic and testified at the time of his trial in Rensselaer, N.Y. for the murder of a detective.
He is survived by his wife Florence J. Ford; a nine-year-old daughter, Florence; a four-year-old son, James Jr; two sisters, Mrs. William J. Lynch, wife of Captain Willliam J. Lynch of the New Haven Fire Department; and Miss Catherine Blake. He was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Blake.
The New Haven Register
June 24, 1936, page 2
BLAKE -- In this city, June 22, 1936, Sergeant James William, husband of Florence J. Ford Blake of 536 Orange Street. Funeral will take place from the home of Cox, Smith & Crimmins, 1287 Chapel Street, Thursday morning at 8:30. Solemn requiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
∼Son of Thomas & Catherine Blake
Brother of Edward J Blake
Catherine Blake
Mary Blake
Husband of Florence J Ford Blake
Father of Jane Blake
James Blake
The New Haven Register
June 23, 1936, page 2
SERG. BLAKE. ACE SLEUTH DIES SUDDENLY
Officer Active in Many Important Cases Succumbs to Pneumonia After Brief Illness
Ending a career as on of the most outstanding man-hunters of life, New Haven Detective Bureau death last night claimed Detective Sergant James W. Blake, 49 for the past 16 years nembus of wrongdoers. He died suddenly of pneumonia at his home, 536 Orange Street 9:30 p.m.
City officials and police associates stunned by his unexpected death awaited the wishes of members of his family today before planning a departmental funeral.
Often Commended
A tenacity of purpose and an honest devotion to his duty as a patrolman, detective police sergeant brought him official commendations from his superiors time after time during his years as an officer. His name was repeatedly associated with the successful climax of many of the city's most important cases and his work in preparing evidence for court trials was considered an outstanding accomplishment.
Chief of Police, Philip T. Smith, Captain of Detectives James H. Deegan, city and superior court attaches, and members of the bar all joined this morning in expressing a genuine and keen regret at the passing of Sergeant Blake. New Haven streets echoed throughout the mourning to ejaculations of surprise and sorrow.
Chief Smith said this morning "The department has lost a valued and trusted officer. His loss will be felt by each of us personally. I cannot express my full regret."
Sergeant Blake's immediate superior, Captain Deegan said "The news of Sergeant Blake's death was a very great shock to me. He was an exceedingly efficient and capable officer and he will be missed by every member of the department."
Joined Force in 1913
Sergeant Blake was born in New Haven, September 6, 1887, and attended public schools here. He joined the police department as a supernumerary on September 20, 1913, at the age of 26 years. Two years later he was appointed a regular patrolman and received his Grade A rating on October 1, 1918, after which he immediately obtained a leave of absence.
Sergeant Blake then obtained a position with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and remained in the employ of the company until April 7, 1924. He had been employed by the railroad previous to becoming a supernumerary.
Handled City Cases
After severing his connections with the railroad he returned to the police department and in the same year was appointed as a detective. During his years as a detective he spent considerable time as an attache of the Corporation Counsel where he assisted in investigating city cases.
On April 21, 1925 Blake was given a the rating of a sergeant and shortly after was transferred to the Westville station where he did street duty. Subsequently he was shifted to Station 3 and ultimately transferred back to the detective bureau where his talents as a man-hunter could be utilized to the best interest of the department.
Commendations which were heaped upon Sergeant Blake for his work in solving difficult crimes and cleaning up holdup, burglary and bootlegging gangs included a citation from Chief Smith and the Board of Police Commissioners on July 6, 1927, after he had successfully raided and closed a huge brewery in Oak Street; on December 5, 1927, when he was commended by Chief Smith and the late Coroner Eli Mix for his work in closing the Gilroy case; again on December 7, 1931, when he brought the arrest of a holdup gang which had worked successfully in the city for several months; and on June 5, 1933, when he was active in solving a series of puzzling housebreak with the arrest of eight men and a woman.
In Scarniei Probe
Sergeant Blake, also figured prominently in one of New Haven's most sensational and recent murder cases, which involved Leonard Scarnici, New York gangster, who was electrocuted at Sing Sing, N.Y. last year.
Scarnici was wanted by police for questioning in connection with the tragic double murder of Louis Albino , 60, and his son John, 22, in their Amity Road, Woodbridge store on the night of July 26, 1932. Sergeant Blake aided New York police in their case against Scarnic and testified at the time of his trial in Rensselaer, N.Y. for the murder of a detective.
He is survived by his wife Florence J. Ford; a nine-year-old daughter, Florence; a four-year-old son, James Jr; two sisters, Mrs. William J. Lynch, wife of Captain Willliam J. Lynch of the New Haven Fire Department; and Miss Catherine Blake. He was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Blake.
The New Haven Register
June 24, 1936, page 2
BLAKE -- In this city, June 22, 1936, Sergeant James William, husband of Florence J. Ford Blake of 536 Orange Street. Funeral will take place from the home of Cox, Smith & Crimmins, 1287 Chapel Street, Thursday morning at 8:30. Solemn requiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
∼Son of Thomas & Catherine Blake
Brother of Edward J Blake
Catherine Blake
Mary Blake
Husband of Florence J Ford Blake
Father of Jane Blake
James Blake
June 23, 1936, page 2
SERG. BLAKE. ACE SLEUTH DIES SUDDENLY
Officer Active in Many Important Cases Succumbs to Pneumonia After Brief Illness
Ending a career as on of the most outstanding man-hunters of life, New Haven Detective Bureau death last night claimed Detective Sergant James W. Blake, 49 for the past 16 years nembus of wrongdoers. He died suddenly of pneumonia at his home, 536 Orange Street 9:30 p.m.
City officials and police associates stunned by his unexpected death awaited the wishes of members of his family today before planning a departmental funeral.
Often Commended
A tenacity of purpose and an honest devotion to his duty as a patrolman, detective police sergeant brought him official commendations from his superiors time after time during his years as an officer. His name was repeatedly associated with the successful climax of many of the city's most important cases and his work in preparing evidence for court trials was considered an outstanding accomplishment.
Chief of Police, Philip T. Smith, Captain of Detectives James H. Deegan, city and superior court attaches, and members of the bar all joined this morning in expressing a genuine and keen regret at the passing of Sergeant Blake. New Haven streets echoed throughout the mourning to ejaculations of surprise and sorrow.
Chief Smith said this morning "The department has lost a valued and trusted officer. His loss will be felt by each of us personally. I cannot express my full regret."
Sergeant Blake's immediate superior, Captain Deegan said "The news of Sergeant Blake's death was a very great shock to me. He was an exceedingly efficient and capable officer and he will be missed by every member of the department."
Joined Force in 1913
Sergeant Blake was born in New Haven, September 6, 1887, and attended public schools here. He joined the police department as a supernumerary on September 20, 1913, at the age of 26 years. Two years later he was appointed a regular patrolman and received his Grade A rating on October 1, 1918, after which he immediately obtained a leave of absence.
Sergeant Blake then obtained a position with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and remained in the employ of the company until April 7, 1924. He had been employed by the railroad previous to becoming a supernumerary.
Handled City Cases
After severing his connections with the railroad he returned to the police department and in the same year was appointed as a detective. During his years as a detective he spent considerable time as an attache of the Corporation Counsel where he assisted in investigating city cases.
On April 21, 1925 Blake was given a the rating of a sergeant and shortly after was transferred to the Westville station where he did street duty. Subsequently he was shifted to Station 3 and ultimately transferred back to the detective bureau where his talents as a man-hunter could be utilized to the best interest of the department.
Commendations which were heaped upon Sergeant Blake for his work in solving difficult crimes and cleaning up holdup, burglary and bootlegging gangs included a citation from Chief Smith and the Board of Police Commissioners on July 6, 1927, after he had successfully raided and closed a huge brewery in Oak Street; on December 5, 1927, when he was commended by Chief Smith and the late Coroner Eli Mix for his work in closing the Gilroy case; again on December 7, 1931, when he brought the arrest of a holdup gang which had worked successfully in the city for several months; and on June 5, 1933, when he was active in solving a series of puzzling housebreak with the arrest of eight men and a woman.
In Scarniei Probe
Sergeant Blake, also figured prominently in one of New Haven's most sensational and recent murder cases, which involved Leonard Scarnici, New York gangster, who was electrocuted at Sing Sing, N.Y. last year.
Scarnici was wanted by police for questioning in connection with the tragic double murder of Louis Albino , 60, and his son John, 22, in their Amity Road, Woodbridge store on the night of July 26, 1932. Sergeant Blake aided New York police in their case against Scarnic and testified at the time of his trial in Rensselaer, N.Y. for the murder of a detective.
He is survived by his wife Florence J. Ford; a nine-year-old daughter, Florence; a four-year-old son, James Jr; two sisters, Mrs. William J. Lynch, wife of Captain Willliam J. Lynch of the New Haven Fire Department; and Miss Catherine Blake. He was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Blake.
The New Haven Register
June 24, 1936, page 2
BLAKE -- In this city, June 22, 1936, Sergeant James William, husband of Florence J. Ford Blake of 536 Orange Street. Funeral will take place from the home of Cox, Smith & Crimmins, 1287 Chapel Street, Thursday morning at 8:30. Solemn requiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
∼Son of Thomas & Catherine Blake
Brother of Edward J Blake
Catherine Blake
Mary Blake
Husband of Florence J Ford Blake
Father of Jane Blake
James Blake
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