Arnold Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, June 14, 1977
Add to My HeroesSteven Arthur Jarvis
Patrolman Steven Jarvis was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-55 near the Meramec River.
He was assisting at the scene of a previous crash and had just finished assisting one of the drivers in loading debris back into the driver's truck. He had returned to his patrol car when it was struck from behind.
Patrolman Jarvis had served with the Arnold Police Department for one year and had previously served with the University of Missouri at St. Louis Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsYou are my hero even though I have no memory of you. I’m proud of you for following your dreams and glad you got to hold me and have some memories of me. I’m sorry that I missed out on that because you were taken too soon.
Tracy Jarvis
Daughter
June 25, 2023
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