Patrolman John Englehart, Jr., Mansfield Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman John Englehart, Jr.

Mansfield Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, August 7, 1893

John Englehart, Jr.

Patrolman Englehart was struck and killed by a freight train at the Union Depot while on patrol. The freight train was backing up to re-attach to other train cars when it struck him.

Patrolman Englehart had served with the Mansfield Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his fiancee.

Bio

Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Englehart, Jr. of the Mansfield Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 7, 2018