Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer, Chester Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer

Chester Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, October 28, 2016

James Irwin Brockmeyer

Police Officer James Brockmeyer was killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing a vehicle on Palestine Road at approximately 10:00 pm.

His patrol car left the roadway and overturned just south of Union School Road in Randolph County. He became trapped in the wreckage as a result of the crash.

The vehicle he was pursuing continued to flee. Its driver was later arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, and charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer.

Officer Brockmeyer had served with the Chester Police Department for only 10 months. He is survived by his parents and sister.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 10 months
Badge CH09

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Arrested

vehicle pursuit

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John 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