Town of Salem Department of Public Safety, Wisconsin
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 2016
Michael Josua Ventura
Public Safety Officer Michael Ventura was killed when his patrol car crashed on State Highway 50, approximately 1/2 mile from County Highway B.
He was traveling with this emergency equipment activated when his patrol car left the roadway and entered a ditch, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. He was flown to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Ventura had served with the Salem Department of Public Safety for two months and had previously served as a corrections officer for several years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 14
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 156 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
August 30, 2018
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