Patrolman Joseph M. Weth, Jr.

Patrolman Joseph M. Weth, Jr. | Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia
Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia
Patrolman Joseph M. Weth, Jr.

Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, May 28, 1982

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Joseph M. Weth, Jr.

Patrolman Joseph Weth and four city officials were killed when the Beechcraft Travel Air airplane he was piloting crashed into a house in Columbia, Maryland, while he was attempting to land at Baltimore-Washington International Airport at about 11:00 am.

The city officials were traveling to Annapolis, Maryland, to discuss waterfront restoration projects. The crash occurred approximatley eight miles shy of the runway during a period of rain and fog.

Patrolman Weth had served with the Portsmouth Police Department for 15 years.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 15 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident
  • Location Maryland

official travel, plane crash

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Patrolman Weth,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USNR. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

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