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Constable Michael Donald Chihil | Newbury Township Police Department, Ohio Newbury Township Police Department, Ohio

Constable

Michael Donald Chihil

Newbury Township Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, January 1, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 1/1/1972

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Not available

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Constable Chihil was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he responded to assist the Burton Police Department on a call. The collision occurred on Route 87 in front of St. Helen's Catholic Church.

Constable Chihil was the town's part time constable and police chief. He had only been with the agency for six months. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th 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 dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 1, 2012

 

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