Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1934
Add to My HeroesLeo James LaVelle
Trooper LaVelle succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident two months earlier while on patrol on Route 80 near Rapids City.
Trooper LaVelle was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Illinois State Police for one year. He had previously worked with the Los Angeles Police Department, California for nine years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, September 24, 1934
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