Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, March 22, 1946
Add to My HeroesArden D. Weese
Officer Weese was killed in an automobile accident while on duty at West Exchange and Burton Avenue at 9:57 AM.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 44
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Sunday, March 22, 1942
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Arden D. Weese of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 22, 2023
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