Boston Heights Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, January 19, 2009
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 5
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 19, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Fine $410
Police Officer Jarod Dean was struck and killed by a box truck while clearing debris from a previous accident on State Route 8, between Hines Hills and Boston Mills Roads, at approximately 5:30 am.
The subject who struck him was convicted of wanton disregard of another's safety and was fined $410.
Officer Dean had served with the Boston Heights Police Department for six months and had served in law enforcement for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sisters. His brother also serves with the agency.