Detroit Police Department, Michigan
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Add to My HeroesJohn W. Loveland
Police Officer John Loveland suffered a fatal heart attack while making an arrest of a man who had been abusing a woman.
He was walking his prisoner to the police station when he suddenly collapsed in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Griswold Street, near the crossing at Ives' Bank.
Officer Loveland had served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 116th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 13, 2009
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