Village Marshal John George Wisebaker, Willard Police Department, Ohio

Village Marshal John George Wisebaker

Willard Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, July 14, 1884

John George Wisebaker

Village Marshal John Wisebaker was killed after responding to a report of a large public brawl in a railroad yard.

When Marshal Wisebaker identified himself at the scene he was struck in the head with a heavy metal railroad coupling pin. Marshal Wisebaker died seven days later from the injury.

Marshal Wisebaker had served with the Willard Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Monday, July 7, 1884
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Never identified

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Village Marshal John George Wisebaker of the Willard Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 16, 2018