Sergeant Martin Arnold Stanton, Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

Sergeant Martin Arnold Stanton

Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, September 27, 2010

Martin Arnold Stanton

Sergeant Martin Stanton suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in two separate foot pursuits on September 22nd, 2010.

He had been involved in the first foot pursuit while backing up other officers on a traffic stop in front of 3432 West 118th Street. Following the apprehension of the subjects, Sergeant Stanton stated he felt ill, but refused medical treatment and continued his shift. A short time later he observed a subject tampering with vehicles on Montrose Avenue. The man fled on foot when Sergeant Stanton confronted him.

Sergeant Stanton chased the man over several fences as he pursued the man through a neighborhood, but was unable to catch him. His condition continued to deteriorate and he passed away at home on September 27th, 2010.

Sergeant Stanton had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 16 years
Badge 9920

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Wednesday, September 22, 2010

foot pursuit

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sergeant Martin Arnold Stanton Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Monday, September 27, 2010

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 27, 2017