Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, June 15, 1960
Add to My HeroesJack R. Ellwanger
Deputy Sheriff Jack Ellwanger was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a previous accident on Sunbury Road, near the northern border of Columbus.
He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Jack R. Ellwanger of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
June 15, 2023
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