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Wood County Ohio Fallen Officers
Patrolman Jesse Baker North Baltimore Police End Of Watch June 19 1896
On June 19 1896, Officer Baker and his faithful dog responded to the Post Office as three men were breaking in. After an exchange of gun fire, Patrolman Baker was shot and died as a result of his injuries
Marshall Frank Thornton Perrysburg Police Department End Of Watch January 5 1906
On December 28, 1905. Marshal Frank Thornton was told that five wanted individuals were at the Krauss Restaurant. Marshall Thornton went to the restaurant and confronted the 5 wanted individuals. After an exchange of gun fire Marshall Thornton was struck by a bullet. He was taken by a street car to Toledo Hospital. He later died as a re
On December 28, 1905. Marshal Frank Thornton was told that five wanted individuals were at the Krauss Restaurant. Marshall Thornton went to the restaurant and confronted the 5 wanted individuals. After an exchange of gun fire Marshall Thornton was struck by a bullet. He was taken by a street car to Toledo Hospital. He later died as a result of infection from his wounds. Marshall Thornton’s sense of duty was always foremost in his mind. His last words spoken were,
“I hope the people of Perrysburg are satisfied that I have done my duty.”
Patrolman Austin Harman Bowling Green Police End Of Watch May 13 1919
Patrolman Austin Harman Bowling Green Police End Of Watch May 13 1919
On May 13, 1919, Bowling Green Police Patrolman Austin Harman was accidentally shot when the .38 revolver dropped from the holster of his partner, Officer E.J. Alkire. The Officers were removing decorations from the side of the road that were welcoming home soldiers from WW1. While removing the decorations the officers received a repo
On May 13, 1919, Bowling Green Police Patrolman Austin Harman was accidentally shot when the .38 revolver dropped from the holster of his partner, Officer E.J. Alkire. The Officers were removing decorations from the side of the road that were welcoming home soldiers from WW1. While removing the decorations the officers received a report of an armed robbery in Perrysburg, and that the suspects were heading towards Bowling Green.
Both officers retrieved their weapons from the vehicle and began searching for the suspects. After a short time, they returned to clearing the decorations. As Patrolman Harman's partner lifted a box his revolver fell from his pocket and discharged, striking Patrolman Harman in the groin. He was taken to a nearby doctor's office where he succumbed to his wound
Deputy Ellsworth Beaverson Wood County Sheriff’s Office End Of Watch August 27 1927
Wood County Deputy Ellsworth was known for his active enforcement against alcohol peddlers in the area.
On August 27 1927, Deputy Beaverson was on patrol in southern Wood County on his motorcycle. He was riding his Sheriff motorcycle on South State Route 25 A Studebaker pulled into his path and they collided. Deputy Beaverson was thrown from his motorcycle and died as a result of his injuries.
Patrolman Ralph Castner Bowling Green Police End Of Watch April 23 1931
On Thursday April 16 1931, Frank Mitchell, a notorious criminal, William Miller, also known as “Billy the Killer”, and their two girlfriends came to Bowling Green. As the group reached the corner of Clough St. and Prospect, Patrolman Castner and Chief Galligher stopped the vehicle Miller and Mithcell were driving. After an exchange o
On Thursday April 16 1931, Frank Mitchell, a notorious criminal, William Miller, also known as “Billy the Killer”, and their two girlfriends came to Bowling Green. As the group reached the corner of Clough St. and Prospect, Patrolman Castner and Chief Galligher stopped the vehicle Miller and Mithcell were driving. After an exchange of gun fire, Castner was struck. He did survive his wounds for 7 days. On April 23 1932, at about 5:30 AM, Officer Castner died from his injuries.
Marshall Jay Davis North Baltimore Police End Of Watch July 18 1932
Marshall Jay Davis North Baltimore Police End Of Watch July 18 1932
Having stolen a car and adducted a salesman from Toledo, three brothers by the name of Manley, Bert, and James Storey headed South to Bowling Green. There they robbed a gas station and abducted the gas station attendant and the owner. As they drove on a mud road west of Rudolph, they decided that their hostages were becoming bothersome.
Having stolen a car and adducted a salesman from Toledo, three brothers by the name of Manley, Bert, and James Storey headed South to Bowling Green. There they robbed a gas station and abducted the gas station attendant and the owner. As they drove on a mud road west of Rudolph, they decided that their hostages were becoming bothersome. The one brother suggested they kill them. The other brother argued against this, so they dumped the hostages off near Rudolph.
The following day the Storey brothers were spotted near Walnut Street in North Baltimore. Residents notified Officer Davis, who grabbed his gun and headed out to locate the brothers. He came across them in an alley east of Main St. and East Walnut St. in North Baltimore. Officer Davis got out of his car and told them to put their hands up.
The two brothers complied and allowed Officer Davis to walk up to them and begin searching the one brother. The other brother pulled a gun out and shot Officer Davis
Officer Clifton Miller Rossford Police Department End Of Watch May 14 1966
Officer Clifton Miller Rossford Police Department End Of Watch May 14 1966
Rossford Police Officer Clifton Miller was pursing a vehicle being driven by a Tom Watterson on East River Road. Watterson was driving at a high rate of speed through Rossford. Officer Miller was attempting to stop Watterson as they proceeded on River Road. As Watterson was approaching about half a mile west of Ohio Turnpike, he lost co
Rossford Police Officer Clifton Miller was pursing a vehicle being driven by a Tom Watterson on East River Road. Watterson was driving at a high rate of speed through Rossford. Officer Miller was attempting to stop Watterson as they proceeded on River Road. As Watterson was approaching about half a mile west of Ohio Turnpike, he lost control and plunged down the river embankment. Officer Miller then lost control of his police cruiser and swung to the left and into the path of another car. Officer Miller died from the injuries sustained in this crash.
Trooper Jon Birchem Ohio Highway State Patrol End Of Watch February 27 1967
Officer Clifton Miller Rossford Police Department End Of Watch May 14 1966
On February 27 1967, Trooper Jon Birchem was working the Ohio Turnpike. Reports indicate that Trooper Birchman was pursing two speeding motorists. As he approached the State Route 795 overpass, he lost control of his cruiser and crashed. Trooper Birchman died as a result of is injuries from this crash. The vehicles he was pursing never s
On February 27 1967, Trooper Jon Birchem was working the Ohio Turnpike. Reports indicate that Trooper Birchman was pursing two speeding motorists. As he approached the State Route 795 overpass, he lost control of his cruiser and crashed. Trooper Birchman died as a result of is injuries from this crash. The vehicles he was pursing never stopped, and were never identified.
Trooper Birchman was 22 years old at the time of his death. He had just graduated from the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy in June 1966.
Patrolman Kip Boulis Perrysburg Police End Of Watch May 31 1976
Patrolman Kip Boulis Perrysburg Police End Of Watch May 31 1976
On May 31 1976, Perrysburg Police Patrolman Kip Boulis responded to the Maumee River, where 4 individuals had fallen into the water after their boat sank. Officer Boulis, dove into the deep water to save the man and his three children.
Unfortunately, he was snagged by a submerged large tree branch, was unable to reach them and drowned. The
On May 31 1976, Perrysburg Police Patrolman Kip Boulis responded to the Maumee River, where 4 individuals had fallen into the water after their boat sank. Officer Boulis, dove into the deep water to save the man and his three children.
Unfortunately, he was snagged by a submerged large tree branch, was unable to reach them and drowned. The parties in the water were able to hold on to a cooler and were later rescued by fishermen and fire department personnel.
Sgt. Robert Schiffman Perrysburg Police End Of Watch November 1 1978
On Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Perrysburg Police Sgt. Robert Schiffman was traveling south on Route #25 near Sugar Ridge Road when he was involved in an accident. Another individual did go left of center and strike the police cruiser that Officer Schiffman was driving. He was killed instantly in this head on collision.
Deputy Thomas Bryant Wood County Sheriffs Office End Of Watch July 23 1984
On July 23 1984, Wood County Sheriff Deputy Thomas Bryant was patrolling the southern part of Wood County. He did receive a call of a breaking and entering near North Baltimore. As Deputy Bryant was traveling on Route 25, south of Route 281 he lost control of his cruiser as it veered off the road and overturned. Deputy Bryant died as a
On July 23 1984, Wood County Sheriff Deputy Thomas Bryant was patrolling the southern part of Wood County. He did receive a call of a breaking and entering near North Baltimore. As Deputy Bryant was traveling on Route 25, south of Route 281 he lost control of his cruiser as it veered off the road and overturned. Deputy Bryant died as a result of his injuries. He was 27 years old at the time of his death
Chief Thomas W. Hall Northwood Police Department End Of Watch December 31 1981
Chief Thomas W. Hall Northwood Police Department End Of Watch December 31 1981
Chief Thomas W. Hall passed away on 12/31/1981 as a result of medical issues occurring while he was on duty. While Chief Hall was out of his police cruiser and handling a traffic crash out front of Grabenstetter Chrysler/Plymouth, he suffer a stroke and was transported to the hospital where he later passed away.