Sheriff Odis Yoho, Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Sheriff Odis Yoho

Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, March 8, 1958

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Odis Yoho

Sheriff Odis Yoho was killed in an automobile accident on Route 22 near Cadiz, Ohio while responding to a disturbance at a local tavern at 3:14 a.m.

Another vehicle crossed the center line and struck Sheriff Yoho's patrol car head-on, causing it to burst into flames. The driver of the other car was also killed.

Sheriff Yoho was a WWI veteran and was serving his second term as sheriff. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, six grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters.

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Age 59
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sheriff Odis Yoho of the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, and the additional 58 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

March 8, 2025