Patrolman Fritz B. Bacon, Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Fritz B. Bacon

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, August 13, 1922

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Fritz B. Bacon

Patrolman Fritz Bacon succumbed to injuries when he was struck by a drunk driver while directing traffic on Main Street and Front Street.

The driver paid the family $6800 in compensation.

Patrolman Bacon had served with the Toledo Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Thursday, August 10, 1922
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

directing traffic, Impaired Driver

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Fritz B. Bacon of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

August 13, 2025