Centerville Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, January 12, 1998
Add to My HeroesJohn Paul Kalaman
Police Officer John Kalaman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while at the scene of a collision with injuries on I-675.
Officer Kalaman was checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control and struck him. The vehicle also struck two firefighters. Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department died of his injuries as well.
The suspect who struck Officer Kalaman was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
Officer Kalaman had served with the Centerville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 33
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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View all 48 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer John Paul Kalaman of the Centerville Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 79 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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