Springfield Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, July 25, 1959
Add to My HeroesLeroy Warren, Jr.
Patrolman Leroy Warren was killed in an accident during a vehicle pursuit. He and his partner attempted to stop a vehicle they observed disregard several traffic signals. The vehicle had also been involved an earlier hit-and-run.
As the patrolmen chased the vehicle on East High Street they were involved in a collision at the intersection of South Limestone Street. Both officers were thrown from the vehicle. Patrolman Warren was killed instantly.
The driver of the vehicle was apprehended and sentenced to 18 months in jail for his part in the pursuit. He also was sentenced to a longer term for other charges. In 1972 the same suspect was involved in another vehicle pursuit that ended in a felony traffic stop. As a deputy sheriff took him into custody at gunpoint the man started to swing his arms, striking the deputy's gun, causing it to discharge. The shot struck the man in the head, killing him.
Patrolman Warren was a US Army veteran of WWII. He had served with the Springfield Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and family and was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 50
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 18 months
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsLeroy Warren Jr. was (is) my Uncle! His death occurred 23 days after I was born! He brought me and my mother Nancy (Warren) Mitchell home from the hospital and held me one time! He was appropriately honored with the Medal of Valor! His legacy lives as my father, Kenneth Mitchell served as a Clark County Sheriff, my brother Kenneth A. Mitchell, served as an Ohio State Patrol Trooper, 2 of my brother's sons serve as active LEO's, one for Phoenix Az. PD and the other as a Nuclear Power Plant officer. After my US Navy retirement, I to join the ranks of Law Enforcement, currently serving as the Chief of Police for Regent University Police Department in Virginia Beach, Va. Uncle Leroy is my hero and will always be held dear to our hearts even though we never were privilege to hear his voice! Our family salutes Leroy Warren Jr and his wife Allen Warren... Rest in Peace!
Chief Chris A. Mitchell Sr.
Regent University Police Department
February 22, 2021
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