Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert

Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert | Ashland County Constable's Office, Ohio
Ashland County Constable's Office, Ohio
Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert

Ashland County Constable's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, February 25, 1888

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Jacob Helbert

Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert and Constable William Kelly were shot and killed in Mohicanville as they attempted to serve a warrant of habeas corpus on five men who had taken custody of their elderly father during a family dispute regarding his wealth.

Both officers were fatally shot as they entered a residence that the men were located in. All five were arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

The shooter, who claimed self-defense, was tried and acquitted. Charges were dismissed against the other four.

Deputy Constable Helbert was survived by his parents.

Bio

  • Age 22
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Acquitted

civil, domestic

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert of the Ashland County Constable's Office, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

February 25, 2022

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