Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1967
Add to My HeroesBill John Yanich
Special Deputy Bill Yanich was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol.
He 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
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsOh Dad not a day goes by in 52 years that I do not miss you. I love you always and forever. One day we will see each other again until then keep watching over us.
Donna Yanich Kreiling
Daughter
December 13, 2019
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