Chief of Police Ralph S. Wolfe, Marion Police Department, Virginia

Chief of Police Ralph S. Wolfe

Marion Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, June 2, 1954

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Ralph S. Wolfe

Chief of Police Ralph Wolfe succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident six days earlier in Jesup, Georgia while transporting a prisoner.

Chief Wolfe and a Smyth County deputy were returning the prisoner from Miami, Florida, to Smyth County, Virginia, when the crash curred on US Route 301. Their vehicle went out of control on the rain-slicked pavement and crashed.

All three men were transported to Leaphart Hospital, where Chief Wolfe remained until his death.

Chief Wolfe had served with the Marion Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and brother.

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Age 53
Tour 17 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Location Georgia
Incident Date Thursday, May 27, 1954

single vehicle crash, transport

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Chief Wolfe,
On today the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 2, 2024