St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, November 19, 1993
Add to My HeroesStephen J. Strehl
Detective Stephen 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.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsSkip I can't believe it has been 28 years already. I think of you often. I'm retired now. Steve and I are traveling a lot. I see your sign in Jeffco and send you a little prayer. I see your taking good care of your family (and friends) keep up the great work and we'll see you again when it's time. Take care my friend.
Sgt. Kristine Schmittgens dsn 3686
St Louis Metropolitan Police
November 24, 2021
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