Bricelyn Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Sunday, July 9, 1978
Aldean Merlin Sorbo
Chief Sorbo was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Highway 253 while directing traffic at a funeral home on July 4th. The juvenile driver fled the scene but was apprehended a several days later, one week before his 47th birthday.
Chief Sorbo was the only member of the Bricelyn Police Department. He had been with the agency for three years and 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
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