Detective Stephen J. "Skip" Strehl, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Detective Stephen J. "Skip" Strehl

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, November 19, 1993

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Stephen J. "Skip" Strehl

Detective Skip Strehl was killed when the helicopter he was riding in crashed near Antonio in Jefferson County, Missouri.

The helicopter suddenly lost altitude while hovering approximately 500 feet above the ground. It crashed into a hilly, wooded area between Briarwood Lane and Moss Hollow Road.

He was on a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration task force on drug surveillance when the accident occurred. The pilot, a DEA special agent, suffered critical injuries in the crash.

Detective Strehl had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

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Age 35
Tour 14 years
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Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

narcotics

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Hey Dad,

I just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I am going to be a father soon. My wife, Taylor and I are expecting a baby girl in February. We are very excited. I know if you were still with us, I would ask you for tips and advice on how to be a great dad. Please continue to watch over our family everyday and keep us safe.

I love you and I miss you.

Detective Joseph Strehl
Son

October 19, 2024