Silverton Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Saturday, May 29, 1965
Add to My HeroesMerle Wilfred Bethscheider
Assistant Chief Merle Bethscheider suffered a massive heart attack while in pursuit of a suspect.
He was survived by his son, his mother, ad by his brother.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsAsst. Chief Bethscheider,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Silverton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
May 29, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths
Trooper George Baker
Louisiana State Police, LA
EOW: May 24, 2020
Reserve Captain Raymond Andrew Boseman
New Orleans Police Department, LA
EOW: March 29, 2020
Officer Ching Kok "CK" Yan
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: May 16, 2020
Police Officer Francesco S. Scorpo
Paterson Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Sergeant AlTerek Patterson
Bedminster Township Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Maser
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: May 18, 2020
Correctional Officer Kenneth J. Moore
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, DC
EOW: April 1, 2020
Sergeant Jose Diaz-Ayala
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 4, 2020
Correctional Officer Berisford Anthony Morse
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: May 17, 2020