Bremen Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Sunday, February 22, 1981
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 73
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: February 22, 1981
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Released from prison
Patrolman Tony Swartzlander was struck and killed at 12:49 p.m. by a vehicle containing two men wanted for armed robbery. Patrolman Swartzlander was attempting to set up a roadblock when he was struck by the vehicle. The armed robbers had been pursued through three counties before running over Patrolman Swartzlander.
The suspects crashed their car after striking Patrolman Swartzlander and were apprehended at the scene. They were sentenced to prison and released after fulfilling their sentences.
Patrolman Swartzlander, a Vietnam War veteran, served with the Bremen Police Department for five years.