Shaker Heights Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, April 17, 1926
Add to My HeroesEdwin M. Janes
Patrolman Edwin Janes was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of South Woodland Boulevard and Montgomery Road. He was taken to Charity Hospital, where he died several hours later.
Patrolman Janes had served with the Shaker Heights Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Edwin M. Janes of the Shaker Heights Police Department, Ohio and the additional 77 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 17, 2023
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