Criminal Investigator Kevin Laine Brosch, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Criminal Investigator Kevin Laine Brosch

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, July 24, 1986

Add to My Heroes

Kevin Laine Brosch

Criminal Investigator Kevin Brosch, Trooper Charles Bassing of the Arkansas State Police, and Detective James Avant of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department were killed in a helicopter crash at 1 pm.

The three officers were being trained by DEA agents as spotters for a marijuana eradication program. The aircraft was taking off from the Mt Ida Municipal Airport when it experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into the ground. The helicopter, which had just been refueled, burst into flames. All three officers were burned to death as a result.

Investigator Brosch had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife, two young children, and parents.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

training, mechanical failure, aircraft accident

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 9 Reflections

Honoring my brother-in-law on the 37th anniversary of his death. He was a dedicated officer and a wonderful husband and father who is missed forever by his family and friends. Rest in peace, Kevin. We love you.

Denise Brosch
Sister-in-law

July 24, 2023