Patrolman Howard E. Beitman, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Howard E. Beitman

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, October 1, 1935

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Howard E. Beitman

Patrolman Howard Beitman succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash one week earlier.

Patrolman Beitman was traveling on Hughes Street when a vehicle in the left lane moved into his lane, throwing him into the street. Patrolman Beitman was transported to General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries six days later.

The driver was charged with reckless driving.

He had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for ten years. He was survived by his wife.

He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, September 25, 1935

motor officer, motorcycle

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Patrolman Beitman,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cincinnati.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 1, 2025