Chief of Police Johnny Lee Teter, Oxford Police Department, Kansas

Chief of Police Johnny Lee Teter

Oxford Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, April 9, 1995

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Johnny Lee Teter

Chief Johnny Lee Teter died from injuries he received one week earlier in an accident.

Chief Teter responded from home after hearing that a chase was coming into his jurisdiction from an adjoining jurisdiction. Chief Teter joined the pursuit and was involved in an accident.

The suspects were apprehended and tried for the murder of a police officer. They were found not guilty because the jury felt the chief should not have been involved in the pursuit.

Chief Teter had become Oxford's police chief just three weeks prior to the accident. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and two siblings.

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Age 27
Tour 10 years
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Sunday, April 2, 1995
Weapon Not available
Offender Acquitted

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Chief Teter,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oxford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 9, 2025