Sergeant Eric O. Meier, Crawford Police Department, New York

Sergeant Eric O. Meier

Crawford Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 17, 2015

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Eric O. Meier

Sergeant Eric Meier suffered a fatal heart attack while hiking in a remote, rugged area while searching for a marijuana grow operation.

The grow had been reported in a section of farmland and woods off of Lybolt Road, near Gordon Road. The officer he was with requested medical assistance when Sergeant Meier began to fall ill. He was brought out of the remote area and transported to Orange Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Sergeant Meier had served in law enforcement for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 25 years
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

marijuana grow

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Sgt. Meier,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Crawford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 17, 2025