Police Officer Justin Ryan Scherlen, Amarillo Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Justin Ryan Scherlen

Amarillo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, August 4, 2016

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Justin Ryan Scherlen

Police Officer Justin Scherlen succumbed to injuries sustained 11 months earlier when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle near the intersection of SW 34th Avenue and Georgia Street.

The collision caused Officer Scherlen to become trapped inside of his vehicle for approximately one hour as rescue personnel attempted to extricate him. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He subsequently underwent numerous surgeries and continuous rehabilitation following the crash. He subsequently suffered a complication and died while on a family trip in New Mexico on August 4th, 2016.

Officer Scherlen had served with the Amarillo Police Department for 11 years and was assigned to the Uniformed Division. He also served on the agency's Honor Guard and Dive Team. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 11 years
Badge 208

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Tuesday, September 8, 2015

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Although I never had the pleasure to meet you before you went to be with the Lord, I do get to see how much you were loved and are missed every day. As I walk past your memorial photo at our front lobby, and as I see your memorial service program pinned up all around the building, I know that you made a definite difference around this police department. Thank you Sir for your Service to the Citizens of Amarillo. Your memory lives strong in the hearts of those who have been left behind to continue the good works. Rest in Peace, Justin. You will never be forgotten!

Gail Motley, Administrative Supervisor
Amarillo Police Department

August 4, 2022