Middletown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 18, 1928
Add to My HeroesGeorge L. McChesney
Patrolman McChesney succumbed to gunshot wound sustained 16 months earlier after responding to reports of a man shooting out street lights. The suspect shot Patrolman McChesney with a gun he had hidden in his coat.
The suspect was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison on July 15, 1927. He could not be charged again when Patrolman McChesney died.
Patrolman McChesney had served with the agency for 26 years. He was survived by his wife, seven children, and by his mother who died 24 hours after his burial.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, March 20, 1927
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTragic about you and your mother, Patrolman McChesney. Rest in peace as a hero of honor and humility.
Rabbi Lewis S.Davis
August 31, 2018
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