Chester Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, October 28, 2016
Add to My HeroesJames Irwin Brockmeyer
Police Officer James Brockmeyer was killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing a vehicle on Palestine Road at approximately 10:00 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway and overturned just south of Union School Road in Randolph County. He became trapped in the wreckage as a result of the crash.
The vehicle he was pursuing continued to flee. Its driver was later arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, and charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer.
Officer Brockmeyer had served with the Chester Police Department for only 10 months. He is survived by his parents and sister.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 10 months
- Badge CH09
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Arrested
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