Patrolman Sherman E. Nowlin

Patrolman Sherman E. Nowlin | Dayton Police Department, Ohio
Dayton Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Sherman E. Nowlin

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, May 3, 1947

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Sherman E. Nowlin

Patrolman Sherman Nowlin was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at the East First Street railroad crossing while he and his partner chased a stolen car. His partner survived the crash.

Patrolman Nowlin was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Dayton Police Department for only 11 days. He was survived by his wife and infant son.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 1 week
  • Badge TA9734
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

stolen vehicle, vehicle pursuit

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Sherman E. Nowlin of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 77 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

May 3, 2024

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