New Albany Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, December 15, 1922
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 15, 1922
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Otto Welch was killed when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a vehicle which came to a sudden stop. He was thrown from the motorcycle upon impact and killed instantly.
Patrolman Welch had served with the New Albany Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.