Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, March 4, 1918
Add to My HeroesJacob Heffelfinger
Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he was by a man after responding to a domestic disturbance.
The suspect was arrested later by two officers and shot when he resisted arrest.
Patrolman Heffelfinger had served with the Ashtabula Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, February 28, 1918
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio , and the additional 71 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
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