Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1967
Bill John Yanich
Special Deputy Bill Yanich was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. Special Deputy Yanich was riding in the squad car driven by another deputy sheriff when it was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Special Deputy Yanich had served with the Newton County Sheriff's Department for one year and was a US Marine Corps veteran. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsDec 17 , 1967 will always be in my heart as a day ,that I will never forget as long as I am on this earth, as one day we will meet again. With all my love.
James M. Yanich
Loving Brother
Dec. 17, 2017
james yanich
brother
December 18, 2017
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