Rock Creek Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1970
Add to My HeroesRobert Hamrick
Chief of Police Robert Hamrick died 10 days after crashing during a vehicle pursuit on Callendar Road.
The vehicle he was chasing led him down a deserted road. During the pursuit down the road, his patrol car struck a tree. Chief Hamrick was transported to Ashtabula Hospital but was transferred to the Cleveland Clinic, where he passed away.
There is speculation that after he struck the tree, the suspects he was chasing beat him with his baton and then staged it to look like an accident. His baton and gun were stolen from the scene.
Chief Hamrick was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Rock Creek Police Department for two years and previously served with the Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Eight grandchildren were born after his death.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years
- Badge A-5
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Tuesday, March 10, 1970
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsChief Hamrick,
On today, the 55th 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 U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 20, 2025
