Abigail J. Powlett

In the line of duty, Officer Abigail J. Powlett, a dedicated member of the Plainfield Police Division, tragically lost her life on March 15, 1985. A female officer with three years of service, she was responding to a call about a man with a gun at the Meadow Brook Village Apartments on East Front Street.

Upon arrival with another officer, they made contact with the suspect. As Officer Powlett was searching the man, he began to resist and managed to overpower her, gaining control of her se ...

Officer Abigail J. Powlett

Officer Abigail J. Powlett | Plainfield Police Division