Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, October 1, 1935
Add to My HeroesHoward E. Beitman
Patrolman Howard Beitman succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash one week earlier.
Patrolman Beitman was traveling on Hughes Street when a vehicle in the left lane moved into his lane, throwing him into the street. Patrolman Beitman was transported to General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries six days later.
The driver was charged with reckless driving.
He had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for ten years. He was survived by his wife.
He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, September 25, 1935
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View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Howard E. Beitman of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 95 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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