Police Officer Jeffrey Manning Phegley, Morrow Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer Jeffrey Manning Phegley

Morrow Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, January 21, 1987

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Jeffrey Manning Phegley

Police Officer Jeffrey Phegley was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Morrow-Rossburg Road just outside of town. As he attempted to arrest the driver for DUI, the driver pushed him to the ground and shot him with a sawed off shotgun.

His 20-year-old killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life. He was denied parole in 2006, 2010, and 2019. His next parole hearing will be on November 1, 2029.

Officer Phegley had served with the Morrow Police Department for only six months. He was survived by his parents and brother.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

Impaired Driver, traffic stop

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Officer Phegley, it's now been 39 years since you were viciously murdered. It's somewhat comforting that your killer has repeatedly been denied parole and may he never taste freedom again.
In spite of all the time that has passed, no doubt those who knew and loved you best still feel the pain and they are in our prayers.

God Bless, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Off. Jim Leahy, Jr. (Ret.)
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 21, 2026