Coppell Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, December 28, 2001
Add to My HeroesMichael Johns
Police Officer Mike Johns was killed in a motorcycle accident while making a traffic stop in the 1000 block of W. Bethel Road.
As he attempted to pull the vehicle over, his motorcycle collided with a third vehicle. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Johns had served with the Coppell Police Department for 10 years and had been in law enforcement for a total of 20 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 294
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 44 ReflectionsI had the pleasure of being a patrol sergeant and having Mike on my shift. He was professional and so very great with the citizens he served.
I had a shift bbq and pool party at my house once. It was incredible fun as Mike single-handedly had everyone laughing for hours. (at one point losing his shorts in the pool)
Someone reminded me of that party this week and of course, it brought back memories of Michael Johns.
What an admirable peace officer he was.
Peace to his family. It was a life well lived.
Julya Billhymer
Attorney at Law
July 3, 2022
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