Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, May 4, 1967
Add to My HeroesJohn Joseph Hartenstein
Officer John Hartenstein was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on West Fort Street near Distel Street.
Officer Hartenstein had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsIt's been nearly fifty years. And I still remember us going to dulys for Coney Island hot dogs.
Henry chantre
Good friend
January 15, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths

Patrolman Joseph Barlow
McAlester Police Department, OK
EOW: March 20, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, OK
EOW: March 20, 2023

Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
Hermann Police Department, MO
EOW: March 12, 2023

Master Trooper James R. Bailey
Indiana State Police, IN
EOW: March 3, 2023

Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: March 1, 2023

Correctional Officer Jay Miller
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: February 11, 2023

Detention Officer Kenneth Fowler
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, OK
EOW: February 19, 2023

Sergeant Christopher D. Fitzgerald
Temple University Police Department, PA
EOW: February 18, 2023

Police Officer Geoffrey Redd
Memphis Police Department, TN
EOW: February 18, 2023