Galion Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, August 3, 1940
Clarence Holton Upson
Patrolman Upson was killed when he fell and hit his head on the pavement when a man hit him with his fist. He was attempting to prevent the man from driving his car drunk.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one to 20 years in Mansfield Reformatory September 30, 1940.
Bio
- Age 70
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to 1 to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Clarence Holton Upson of the Galion Police Department, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
August 3, 2018
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