Sheriff Benjamen McLean, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Sheriff Benjamen McLean

Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, February 9, 1866

Benjamen McLean

Sheriff Benjamen McLean died from wounds he received from a beating he took trying to arrest two horse-thieves at night on the north side of Sidney square.

Sheriff McLean had served for three years with the agency and was survived by his wife and six children. He had been a salesman before becoming Sheriff and is buried in Graceland Cemetery in Sidney, Ohio.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sheriff Benjamen McLean of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 53 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

February 9, 2018