Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 23, 1964
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 23, 1964
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 1 to 20 years
Patrolman Chester Burmeister was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic around the scene of an accident on the Innerbelt.
The 28-year-old driver who struck him was charged with manslaughter and drunk driving. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one to 20 years.
Patrolman Burmeister had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.