Lancaster Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, May 26, 2017
Add to My HeroesMarvin Scott Moyer
Patrolman Marvin Moyer died as the result of contracting an infectious disease while backing up another officer apprehend a resisting subject on February 25th, 1998.
The officer had to break the window to remove the man from his car during a traffic stop as the man attempted to flee near the intersection of Forest Rose Avenue and North Street. Some of glass became embedded in the man's foot, causing lacerations. The man begged Patrolman Moyer to help remove the glass. Patrolman Moyer, who also had a cut on his hand, came in contact with the infected man's blood.
Patrolman Moyer contracted the infectious disease and died as a result on May 26th, 2017.
Patrolman Moyer had served with the Lancaster Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 99
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 25, 1998
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Marvin Scott Moyer of the Lancaster Police Department, Ohio and the additional 81 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
May 26, 2023
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