Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, April 14, 1925
Add to My HeroesCharles Frantz
Patrolman Charles Frantz was killed in a motorcycle crash on Scranton Road near the Big Four Railroad bridge at 3:00 pm.
He was responding to a report of a collision on Ridge Road and Flowerdale Avenue when his front tire blew out after striking a piece of debris in the roadway. Patrolman Fratz was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries. He was transported to the City Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Patrolman Frantz had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for at least five years. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and three siblings.
He is buried at West Park Cemetery in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 79
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles Frantz of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 84 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 14, 2025
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