Officer Thomas Roach, Jr., Newark Police Department, Ohio

Officer Thomas Roach, Jr.

Newark Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, November 27, 1886

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Thomas Roach, Jr.

Officer Thomas Roach was shot and killed while making an arrest.

He and another officer had arrested two drunk men for fighting at a bar. The men offered no resistance until they arrived at the police department. One of the men produced a revolver and shot Officer Roach.

The suspect was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Roach had served with the Newark Police Department for two years.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Life in prison

arrest, DIP, fight call

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Thomas Roach, Jr. of the Newark Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 63 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

November 27, 2024