Police Officer James L. Ferrall, Ada Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer James L. Ferrall

Ada Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 1937

James L. Ferrall

Officer James Ferrall succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier in a motorcycle accident while escorting two stray dogs to police headquarters for the dog warden.

The two dogs began fighting and pulled Officer Ferrall from the motorcycle, causing him to suffer serious injuries.

Officer Ferrall served with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, July 22, 1937

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer James L. Ferrall of the Ada Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 29, 2018