Patrolman John Tegge, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman John Tegge

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, December 6, 1889

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John Tegge

Patrolman John Tegge succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he fell in a street.

Patrolman Tegge had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for a combined 13 years. He was predeceased by his wife.

He is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetary in Price Hill, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 67
Tour 13 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Fall
Incident Date Wednesday, December 4, 1889

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Tegge of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 82 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 6, 2024