Bio & Incident Details
Age: 57
Tour: 20 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Heart attack
Incident Date: 12/15/1961
Weapon: Person
Suspect: Apprehended
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Constable Iver Johanson suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect. He had witnessed the man flee the scene of a hit-and-run and attempted to arrest him for drunk driving.
During the ensuing struggle the suspect was gained control of Constable Johanson's blackjack and assaulted him with it. Another officer witnessed the struggle and took the suspect into custody.
Constable Johanson had served in law enforcement for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
