Lehighton Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, May 30, 1947
Add to My HeroesHarry Thomas Yenser
Chief of Police Harry Yenser suffered a fatal heart attack as he was returning to the scene of a domestic disturbance.
Chief Yenser had responded to a domestic disturbance earlier in the day and had arrested two individuals for disturbing the peace. He had placed both individuals in their cell at the Municipal Building when he suffered a fatal heart attack in his police vehicle in the parking lot. His body was found by two fellow officers and taken inside the building where a doctor was summoned and pronounced him dead.
Chief of Police Yenser served with the Lehighton Borough Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a brother who also served with the same agency.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 25 years
- Badge CHIEF
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsChief Yenser,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lehighton Borough. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 30, 2022
