Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Stapleton
Patrolman John Stapleton was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of North Main Street at Burton Avenue while responding to a report of a fire.
He was on his motorcycle and was following a fire truck when he ran into the fire truck.
Patrolman Stapleton had been with the Dayton Police Department for 11 years.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 54
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John J. Stapleton of the Dayton City Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
January 17, 2023
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