Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, January 10, 1992
Add to My HeroesBen James Franklin
Police Officer Ben Franklin died after suffering a heart attack while breaking up a fight at a basketball game at Buchtel High School in Akron.
Officer Franklin was working as security when a fight broke out between a subject who had returned to her high school and started a fight with another female. Officer Franklin was arresting the subject, who was resisting when he collapsed.
The subject was initially charged with manslaughter but the charge was dismissed. She was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 18 months but the judge suspended the sentence to four months.
Officer Franklin was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Akron Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge 108
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsOfficer Franklin,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
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