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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER 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.
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