Poland Township Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, March 30, 1984
Add to My HeroesCharles K. Yates
Patrolman Yates suffered a fatal heart attack following repeated struggles with a combative female suspect he had arrested for drunk driving. He had arrested the woman following a short vehicle pursuit and struggled with her at the scene of the arrest. Another struggle ensued after arriving at the police station to administer a breath test. He collapsed immediately after the last struggle.
The woman was not charged in connection with his death.
Patrolman Yates had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
In December 2017, Route 224 in Mahoning County was renamed the Poland Township Police Officer Charles Yates Memorial Highway.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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