Patrolman Steven Arthur Jarvis, Arnold Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman Steven Arthur Jarvis

Arnold Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, June 14, 1977

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Steven Arthur Jarvis

Patrolman Steven Jarvis was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-55 near the Meramec River.

He was assisting at the scene of a previous crash and had just finished assisting one of the drivers in loading debris back into the driver's truck. He had returned to his patrol car when it was struck from behind.

Patrolman Jarvis had served with the Arnold Police Department for one year and had previously served with the University of Missouri at St. Louis Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year, 1 month
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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I have never forgotten Steve, we served in the Army together, but more than that we were good friends while we were in Germany. Steve was a great guy, and basically a nice human being, he had a terrific personality, but was also very mild mannered, and even keeled. I liked him a great deal. I have known about his passing, and the honors relating to him, for years. I’m also aware of naming of the section of highway. My heart goes out to his family. Sorry for waiting so long for this tribute to him.

James F. Petersen, Ph.D. TXSTATE univ.
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January 3, 2025