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Officer Stephen J. Ondas | Akron Police Department, Ohio Akron Police Department, Ohio

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Stephen J. Ondas

Akron Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, October 21, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # 24

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/21/1972

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Stephen Ondas was shot and killed by the 19 year-old driver of a car he and his partner stopped for not having any headlights.

The suspect surrendered to police several hours later. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life February 20, 1973. He will be eligible for parole in 2018.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 21, 2010

 

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