Patrolman Roy W. Freiss, Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

Roy W. Freiss

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, February 3, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 2/3/1935

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Roy Freiss was killed while directing traffic at the south end of the Smithfield Street Bridge when a drunk driver struck him and dragged him for over 100 feet. Patrolman Freiss was pronounced dead on arrival at the South Side Hospital.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 3, 2012

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Roy W. Freiss

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