Ocean Grove Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Monday, August 23, 1971
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: August 23, 1971
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief David Lake suffered a fatal heart attack while in a foot pursuit of an escaped prisoner.
The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to 4 months in jail.
Chief Lake had served with the Ocean Grove Police Department for 16 years and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps in World War II. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.