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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsTrooper LaVelle,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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