Deputy Sheriff Barry Keith Harper

Deputy Sheriff Barry Keith Harper | Licking County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Licking County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Barry Keith Harper

Licking County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, November 8, 1983

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Barry Keith Harper

Deputy Sheriff Barry Harper was killed in an automobile crash on Croton Road at 1:30 a.m.

His police cruiser struck a pole and overturned. He was transported to Grant Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Harper was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and served with the Licking County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his three children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 10
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate Deputy Sheriff Barry Keith Harper of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, Newark, Ohio.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 8, 2025

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