Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 8, 1958
Add to My HeroesOdis Yoho
Sheriff Yoho was killed in an automobile accident on Route 22 near Cadiz, Ohio while responding to a disturbance at a local tavern.
Another vehicle crossed the center line and struck Sheriff Yoho's patrol car head-on, causing it to burst into flames. The driver of the other car was also killed.
Sheriff Yoho was a WWI veteran and was serving his second term as sheriff. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, six grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sheriff Odis Yoho of the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 56 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 8, 2023
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