Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Thursday, November 4, 1948
Joseph J. Wachowiak
Deputy Joseph Wachowiak was killed after being struck on the head and beaten with a broken mop handle during a jail escape involving five inmates. The leader was captured and charged with First Degree Murder.
Deputy Wachowiak was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Charged with muder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI said a little prayer today for Deputy Wachowiak and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
November 3, 2015
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