Struthers Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, November 16, 1952
Add to My HeroesRaymond A. Darwich
Patrolman Raymond Darwich died hours after being struck by a vehicle while he was directing traffic.
The vehicle that struck Patrolman Darwich was, ironically, driving an injured co-worker to the hospital after the co-worker was injured at a lumber yard in Struthers. The driver was later charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter.
Patrolman Darwich was a United States Air Force World War II veteran and served with the Struthers Police Department for seven months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, his father, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, November 15, 1952
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Raymond A. Darwich of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
November 16, 2023
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