Frederick City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, October 23, 2008
Add to My HeroesRichard Mark Bremer
Police Officer Richard "Mark" Bremer was killed in an automobile collision while pursuing a suspected drunk driver who refused to stop. Officer Bremer initiated a pursuit in the area of the 400 block of West South Street, shortly before midnight, and during the pursuit, dispatchers lost radio contact with him.
Responding officers located Officer Bremer’s wrecked cruiser in a wooded area in the 500 block of East South Street. Officer Bremer was extricated from the vehicle and was transported to Meritus Hospital where he died from his injuries. The suspect was located at a nearby hotel and arrested on outstanding warrants and for fleeing and eluding police.
Officer Bremer had served with the Frederick City Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 153
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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