Chief of Police Henry L. Walton

Chief of Police Henry L. Walton | Fairview Park Police Department, Ohio
Fairview Park Police Department, Ohio
Chief of Police Henry L. Walton

Fairview Park Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 1950

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Henry L. Walton

Chief of Police Henry Walton suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to the scene of a fire at 21490 Lorain Road in Fairview.

After assisting at the fire, he began to provide traffic and crowd control when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Chief Walton was a United States Army WWI veteran. He had served with the Fairview Park Police Department for 14 years, and was the chief of police for ten of those years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 14 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

fire, directing traffic

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated Chief of Police Henry L. Walton the Fairview Park Police Department, Fairview Park, Ohio and the additional 65 peace officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

March 12, 2026

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