Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, May 28, 1982
Add to My HeroesJoseph 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsPatrolman 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.
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