Trooper Leo James LaVelle, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Leo James LaVelle

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1934

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Leo James LaVelle

Trooper Leo LaVelle succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash 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. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Monday, September 24, 1934

motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Trooper LaVelle,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and China and during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 24, 2024