West Carrollton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, February 16, 1983
Add to My HeroesFrederick J. Beard
Patrolman Frederick Beard was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed during the pursuit of a robbery suspect. The suspect vehicle stopped on I-75 and as Patrolman Beard exited his patrol car he was struck by the semi.
The suspect Patrolman Beard was chasing was apprehended and sentenced to 81 years in prison in connection with the incident.
In March 2018, the city renamed Slonaker Avenue, passing the police department, to Officer Fred Beard Way.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge 217
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Frederick J. Beard of the West Carrollton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 16, 2021
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