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Detective Lieutenant John McCarthy | Toledo Police Department, Ohio Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Detective Lieutenant

John McCarthy

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 7, 1947

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 58

Tour: 23 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/7/1947

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Detective John McCarthy was shot and killed shortly after arresting two men and a woman for passing bad checks.

Detective McCarthy and two other detectives went to arrest two men and a woman who were in a bar two blocks from the police station and were wanted for passing bad checks. The officers searched the two men, but not the woman. When they all got in the police car and started the two block drive, the woman gave each man a pistol. A gun battle ensued, killing Detective McCarthy and both male suspects. Both of the other officers were wounded, but recovered.

The woman was unharmed and received a six-month sentence for passing bad checks.

Detective McCarthy had served with the agency for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, son and two grandchildren.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

The female defendant who put the firearms in the killer's hand should have received a sentence that was borne of justice. Instead, she was given six months which was a complete travesty of justice. This must have caused your family much suffering.

Time never diminishes respect. 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
January 7, 2012

 

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