West Taylor Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, May 5, 1990
Add to My HeroesHerman DeWayne Justus
Chief of Police Herman Justus was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a pursuit. He was pursuing a vehicle when his patrol car skidded a patch of wet pavement as he rounded a curve on Cooper Avenue, and struck a brick wall.
He was a U.S Navy veteran of the Vietnam war and served with the West Taylor Township Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsRest in peace Chief of Police Justus.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 9, 2020
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