Scranton Public Library - Department of Public Safety Mug Shot Collection: 1903-1909

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  • Date = 1904-03-07

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This collection contains police photographs taken at the time of police booking for the Scranton Police Department from 1903-1909. Contains information about their arrest and the arresting officer(s).
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#259 Edmund Jones
#359 Edmund Jones
Identification photographs -- Scranton (Pa.), Crime -- Scranton (Pa.)
Mugshot of Edmund Jones, age 49, who was arrested for larceny. Born in Scranton, Pa., he worked as a laborer. It is noted that he has a blue mark over the bridge of his nose. On March 7, 1904, Jones was arrested by Savetts and Bradshaw. Further research shows that he helped steal a sewing machine.
#260 David Williams
#260 David Williams
Identification photographs -- Scranton (Pa.), Crime -- Scranton (Pa.)
Mugshot of David Williams, age 20, who was charged with larceny. Born in Wales, he worked as a laborer. It is noted that he has D.W. tatted on his right forearm. On March 7. 1904, he was arrested by Savetts and Bradshaw. Further research shows that he stole a sewing machine ftom a home.
#261 Andrew Swift
#261 Andrew Swift
Identification photographs -- Scranton (Pa.), Crime -- Scranton (Pa.)
Mugshot of Andrew Swift, age 25, who was charged with larceny. He was arrested by Davis and Savetts on March 7, 1904. Further research shows Swift was the ring leader of a gang of criminals who broke into Mary Sullivan's home. The group stole mutliple items including a sewing machine, linens, and silverware.
#262 John Caulfield
#262 John Caulfield
Identification photographs -- Scranton (Pa.), Crime -- Scranton (Pa.)
Mugshot of John Caufield, age 19, who was arrested for the larceny of watches. Born in England, he worked as a laborer. Caufield had a scar on his right breast. He was arrested on March 7, 1904.