Patrolman Roese was on his way home to 214 Bordon Street (at Warden Street) after his tour of duty on May 21, 1890. While in front of the 10th District Stationhouse, he ran to catch a streetcar. As he ran, his revolver fell from his uniform pocket to the roadway and discharged a bullet into his heel. <Read the full story>
A visitation will be held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 4601 Fairfield Ave. Fairfield, OH 45014 on June 6 at 10:00 A.M. and a service following at about 11:00 A.M.
ODMP has launched a new program honoring researchers of fallen officers—Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society and Museum was among the first recognized.
Free and convenient parking is now available for patrons of the Police Museum. Signs have been erected designating all space between 306 and 318 Reading Road as Police Museum Parking.