Licking County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, November 8, 1983
Add to My HeroesBarry 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
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View all 26 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate Deputy Sheriff Barry Keith Harper of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, Newark, Ohio.
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