Wheeling Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, October 8, 1935
Herbert Lesch
Chief Herbert Lesch was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a state police car while escorting a milk truck during a strike.
Chief Lesch had served with the Wheeling Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsChief Lesch's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-23-18 to honor him.
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