St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, June 5, 1985
Add to My HeroesJohnnie C. Corbin
Police Officer Johnnie Corbin was intentionally run down by a subject in the 1700 block of Elliott Avenue after issuing him a $4.00 street cleaning violation.
Officer Corbin was driving a tri-car at the time and had driven further down the street when the suspect got into his car and intentionally drove into the vehicle at a high rate of speed. The man then got out of his car and began kicking Officer Corbin until a bystander subdued the man and held him for authorities.
The subject was sentenced to life in prison. In March 2014 the 72-year-old subject was denied parole for the sixth time.
Officer Corbin was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was survived by his mother and daughter.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1871
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 4, 1985
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsJohnnie was my cousin and my dad's nephew. My dad, Trooper Charles P. Corbin, was killed in the line of duty with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 1943. Johnnie and I were also fellow Marines. John and my dad have been inspirations to me all of my life, particularly my professional life. May they continue to inspire others.
G. Paul Corbin, Captain (Ret.)
Missouri State Highway Patrol
August 24, 2021
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