Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo

Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo | Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo | Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota
Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota
Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo | Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo | Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota
Chief of Police Aldean Merlin Sorbo

Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Sunday, July 9, 1978

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Aldean Merlin Sorbo

Chief of Police Aldean Sorbo was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Highway 253 while directing traffic at a funeral home on July 4th, 1978.

The juvenile driver fled the scene but was apprehended several days later.

Chief Sorbo was the only member of the Bricelyn Police Department and had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his daughter and mother.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Incident Date Tuesday, July 4, 1978
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Apprehended

hit and run, juvenile offender

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