Chief of Police Robert Hamrick, Rock Creek Police Department, Ohio

Chief of Police Robert Hamrick

Rock Creek Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1970

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Robert Hamrick

Chief of Police Robert Hamrick died 10 days after crashing during a vehicle pursuit on Callendar Road.

The vehicle he was chasing led him down a deserted road. During the pursuit down the road, his patrol car struck a tree. Chief Hamrick was transported to Ashtabula Hospital but was transferred to the Cleveland Clinic, where he passed away.

There is speculation that after he struck the tree, the suspects he was chasing beat him with his baton and then staged it to look like an accident. His baton and gun were stolen from the scene.

Chief Hamrick was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Rock Creek Police Department for two years and previously served with the Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Eight grandchildren were born after his death.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 2 years
Badge A-5
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Tuesday, March 10, 1970
Weapon Automobile
Offender Never apprehended

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Chief Hamrick,
On today, the 55th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 20, 2025