Patrolman Sargent M. Willis, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Sargent M. Willis

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, April 23, 1930

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Sargent M. Willis

Patrolman Sargent Willis was killed when illegal bootlegging material exploded when he and other officers raided a still on Faraday Road near Baltimore Pike.

During the raid, a container of gasoline exploded. Patrolman Willis succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Patrolman Willis had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Explosion
Incident Date Tuesday, April 22, 1930

alcohol violation, Raid

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Patrolman Willis,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cincinnati.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 23, 2025