Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, May 4, 1967
Add to My HeroesJohn Joseph Hartenstein
Officer John Hartenstein was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on West Fort Street near Distel Street.
Officer Hartenstein had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsIt's been nearly fifty years. And I still remember us going to dulys for Coney Island hot dogs.
Henry chantre
Good friend
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