Chief of Police Herbert Lesch

Chief of Police Herbert Lesch | Wheeling Police Department, Illinois Chief of Police Herbert Lesch | Wheeling Police Department, Illinois
Wheeling Police Department, Illinois
Chief of Police Herbert Lesch | Wheeling Police Department, Illinois
Chief of Police Herbert Lesch | Wheeling Police Department, Illinois
Chief of Police Herbert Lesch

Wheeling Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, October 8, 1935

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Herbert Lesch

Chief Herbert Lesch was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a state police car while escorting a milk truck during a strike.

Chief Lesch had served with the Wheeling Police Department for four years.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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Delaware State Police (Retired)

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