Patrolman Charles Kneisel, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Charles Kneisel

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, December 17, 1937

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Charles Kneisel

Patrolman Charles Kneisel was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call.

His patrol car skidded on the wet road surface and struck a loading dock at 3043 Clifton Avenue in Cincinnati.

Patrolman Kneisel had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 26 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.

He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 26 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, vehicle crash, weather

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles Kneisel of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 70 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

December 17, 2024