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Patrolman Tony E. Swartzlander | Bremen Police Department, Indiana Bremen Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman

Tony E. Swartzlander

Bremen Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Sunday, February 22, 1981

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 5 years

Badge # 73

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 2/22/1981

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Released from prison

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Patrolman Tony Swartzlander was struck and killed by a vehicle containing two men wanted for armed robbery. Patrolman Swartzlander was attempting to set up a roadblock when he was stuck by the vehicle. The armed robbers had been pursued through three counties before running over Patrolman Swartzlander.

The suspects crashed their car after striking Patrolman Swartzlander and were apprehended at the scene. They were sentenced to prison and released after fulfilling their sentences.

Patrolman Swartzlander had served with the Bremen Police Department for five years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst 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.

Time never diminsihe respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. I thank your friends for sharing their memories and devotion through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 22, 2012

 

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