Sheriff Peter H. Reichert, Henry County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Sheriff Peter H. Reichert

Henry County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, April 14, 1917

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Peter H. Reichert

Sheriff Peter Reichert was fatally injured, and Deputy Sheriff Welton McGill was killed instantly when their automobile was struck by a train at a crossing in Liberty Center.

A prisoner they were transporting to jail was also killed.

Sheriff Reichert had served as Sheriff of Henry County Sheriff's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife and son.

He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Henry County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Incident Date Friday, April 13, 1917

prisoner custody, train, transport

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sheriff Peter H. Reichert of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 84 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

April 14, 2025