Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, November 15, 1967
Add to My HeroesDonald Timothy Welp
Trooper Welp drowned after being thrown from a patrol boat in the Rogue River. While returning to port the boat swerved, throwing him overboard. His body was not located until the next day.
Trooper Welp had served with the agency for 8 years.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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