Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger

Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, OhioPatrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger

Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, March 4, 1918

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Jacob Heffelfinger

Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he was shot by a man after responding to a domestic disturbance.

The suspect was arrested later by two officers and shot when he resisted arrest. He was sentenced to prison and died in 1934.

Patrolman Heffelfinger had served with the Ashtabula Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour 22 years
  • Badge 1

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Thursday, February 28, 1918
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Prison sentence

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio , and the additional 71 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

March 4, 2025

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