Napoleon Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, March 12, 1931
Add to My HeroesClark Teeple
Police Officer Clark Teeple was struck by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop at the intersection of Perry Street and Front Street.
At approximately 7:30 pm, Officer Teeple initiated a traffic stop for a missing headlight. After speaking to the driver, he was attempting to walk around the vehicle when he was struck by another vehicle. He was rushed to Memorial Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
As the driver of the vehicle provided aid to Officer Teeple, the man who was pulled over for the traffic violation fled the scene and was never apprehended. The driver who struck Officer Teeple was a Fish and Game Warden and a close friend of Officer Teeple.
Police Officer Teeple served with the Napoleon Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Clark Teeple of the Napoleon Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 12, 2025
