San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, December 25, 1937
Add to My HeroesWaldemar L. Jentzsch
Officer Waldemar Jentzsch was killed while pursuing a speeding motorist. His motorcycle struck the rear of an automobile and smashed into a steel pole on Bayshore Boulevard near Portland Avenue.
Officer Jentzsch had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1241
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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