Cresson Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, June 8, 1996
Add to My HeroesJames Frederick Pfeister
Chief of Police Fred Pfeister was struck and killed by a drunk driver.
Chief Pfeister was a small town police chief for 25 years but instead of retiring, he gave up the title of chief and remained with the department as a part-time patrol officer.
During the early morning hours, a car driven by a drunk driver struck and killed the former police chief as he neared the end of his patrol shift.
The offender was a juvenile who was driving under the influence.
Chief Pfeister was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean war and served in Law Enforcement for 28 years. He was survived by his wife.
Chief Pfeister's wife was also the widow of Lieutenant Bill Wilt, who died in the line of duty on May 20th, 1980, while serving with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsAs a yet another anniversary of your untimely death is among us I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that you are a true hero and your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 8, 2021
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jonathan Diller
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: March 25, 2024
Patrolman Justin Hare
New Mexico State Police, NM
EOW: March 15, 2024
Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: March 10, 2024
Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: March 8, 2024
Trooper Christopher M. Gadd
Washington State Patrol, WA
EOW: March 2, 2024
Officer Cody Allen
Independence Police Department, MO
EOW: February 29, 2024
Police Officer Wisbens Antoine
Knoxville Police Department, TN
EOW: February 25, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: February 21, 2024
Trooper First Class Chase Winston Redner
Georgia State Patrol, GA
EOW: February 20, 2024