Fresno County Constable's Office - Selma Judicial District, California
End of Watch Friday, December 15, 1961
Add to My HeroesIver William Johanson
Constable Iver Johanson suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect. He had witnessed the man flee the scene of a hit-and-run and attempted to arrest him for drunk driving.
During the ensuing struggle the suspect was gained control of Constable Johanson's blackjack and assaulted him with it. Another officer witnessed the struggle and took the suspect into custody.
Constable Johanson had served in law enforcement for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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