Patrolman Harry D. Grimes, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman Harry D. Grimes

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, June 8, 1952

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Harry D. Grimes

Patrolman Harry Grimes was struck and killed by an automobile while conducting a traffic stop on State Route 7 in Martins Ferry.

Patrolman Grimes was a United States Navy Reserve World War II veteran and had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for seven months, assigned to the Bridgeport Post. He was survived by his parents.

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Age 26
Tour 7 months
Badge 215/282

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Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Harry D. Grimes of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 76 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

June 8, 2025