Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, January 26, 1971
Add to My HeroesJoseph K. Siepak
Sergeant Siepak died of injuries he received in an automobile accident at Michigan Avenue and Sixth Street 15 days earlier.
Sergeant Siepak had served with the Detroit Police Department for 23 years and was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, January 14, 1971
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