Patrolman John J. Stapleton, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman John J. Stapleton

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1916

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John 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. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 11 years
Badge 54

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, fire alarm, emergency response

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John J. Stapleton of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2025