Indiana State Excise Police, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, February 23, 1960
Add to My HeroesNorman J. Bretz
Officer Norman Bretz was killed in a single vehicle crash while performing alcohol beverage permit inspections in Warrick County.
His vehicle left the roadway on a curve on Indiana 161, approximately seven miles southeast of Boonville, and struck a utility pole.
Officer Bretz had served with the Indiana State Excise Police for one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
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