Cambridge Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, August 21, 1984
Add to My HeroesJerry E. Dragosin
Lieutenant Dragosin was shot and killed in the driveway of the police department.
The suspect had gone to the police station in an attempt to recover a handgun that had been confiscated from him earlier in the week. When he arrived at the station a dispatcher informed Lieutenant Dragosin the man was there and in possession of another handgun.
When Lieutenant Dragosin contacted the man a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to gain control of Lieutenant Dragosin's service revolver and fatally shot him. As the suspect fled the scene he encountered an off duty officer and the two exchanged shots. Both men were wounded in the exchange. The man continued to flee and led officers on a 50 mile pursuit into West Virginia where he was finally taken into custody.
The 30-year-old suspect was convicted of Lieutenant Dragosin's murder and sentenced to life. He was denied a commutation of his sentence in 2008. He will be eligible for parole in 2024.
Lieutenant Dragosin was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Lieutenant Jerry E. Dragosin of the Cambridge Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 21, 2022
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