Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer

Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer | Chester Police Department, Illinois Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer | Chester Police Department, Illinois
Chester Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer James Irwin Brockmeyer | Chester Police Department, Illinois
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

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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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