Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)

Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant's injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Whit Connor.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann. Announcer: Hal Gibney.Support the show monthly at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Instagram at InstagramFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.