New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, January 3, 1928
Add to My HeroesAlbert Wiebelt
Detective Albert Wiebelt and Detective Richard Connors drowned when their police car crashed through the Napoleon Avenue ferry gate and plunged into the Mississippi River. Their deaths were ruled accidental.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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View all 6 ReflectionsToday your great great nephew Nicholas begins his life journey in law enforcement, watch over and protect him as he caries on with the work that you so bravely pursued. So you know you will never be forgotten by your family which is both proud and grateful for the ultimate sacrifice you and your partner made protecting us. Your great nephew Charles.
Charles Wiebelt III
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