Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, May 22, 1977
Add to My HeroesErnest Max Lacy
Sergeant Ernest Lacy was killed in an automobile accident when his cruiser struck a concrete bridge abutment in the 2500 block of North Country Club Road.
Sergeant Lacy had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 16 years and was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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