Chief Deputy Sheriff James F. Elliott, Columbiana County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Chief Deputy Sheriff James F. Elliott

Columbiana County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, April 12, 1930

James F. Elliott

Chief Deputy Sheriff James Elliott succumbed to injuries sustained seven days earlier when he was crushed between a car and a tree while attempting to arrest a traffic violator.

After jumping onto the running board of the vehicle, a struggle ensued and the driver steered the car towards the tree in an attempt to knock him off. The subject was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

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Age 46
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Saturday, April 5, 1930
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with murder

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief Deputy Sheriff James F. Elliott of the Columbiana County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

April 12, 2018