Patrolman Charles C. Deal

Patrolman Charles C. Deal | Lorain Police Department, Ohio
Lorain Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Charles C. Deal

Lorain Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, November 6, 1925

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Charles C. Deal

Patrolman Charles Deal was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic at the crash scene on the Lorain-Elyria Highway at 7:50 p.m.

He succumbed to his injuries while en route to a local hospital. Three days after the collision, a man turned himself in to face manslaughter charges, but a grand jury failed to indict him.

Patrolman Deal had served with the Lorain Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, stepson, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 13

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Never tried

directing traffic, hit-and-run, weather

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May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Patrolman Deal. You are not forgotten.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

November 6, 2024

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