Police Officer James L. Ferrall

Police Officer James L. Ferrall | Ada Police Department, Ohio
Ada Police Department, Ohio
Police Officer James L. Ferrall

Ada Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 1937

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James L. Ferrall

Officer James Ferrall succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier in a motorcycle crash while escorting two stray dogs to police headquarters for the dog warden.

The two dogs began fighting and pulled Officer Ferrall from the motorcycle, causing him to suffer serious injuries.

Officer Ferrall served with the Ada Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Thursday, July 22, 1937

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer James L. Ferrall of the Ada Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 89 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 28, 2024

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