John Day Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, April 8, 1992
Frank L. Ward
Police Officer Frank Ward was beaten to death after responding to a domestic disturbance call.
He was attempting to prevent the male subject from beating his wife when the man fatally struck him with a piece of firewood.
The subject was convicted of Officer Ward's murder and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in 2013 and is still in custody.
Officer Ward is survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Firewood
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 42 ReflectionsWhy is this man free? Aggravated murder should not be considered trivial and the murderer should not be set free until every second of his sentence is served especially in light of the fact that he murdered a police officer!
Betty Faller-Pearson
private citizen
July 19, 2018
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