Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, February 27, 1967
Add to My HeroesJon D. Birchem
Patrolman Jon Birchem was killed in an automobile crash while chasing two speeding cars in Wood County.
He lost control of his vehicle on the icy road surface of the Ohio Turnpike and struck a bridge pillar at the Route 795 overpass. The speeders were never apprehended.
Patrolman Birchem had served with the Ohio State Highway for one year, assigned to the Swanton Post. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, father, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 500
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please join me and honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jon D. Birchem of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 27, 2024
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