On This Day Remembrances – The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

On This Day RemembrancesJuly 1, 2025July 2, 2024By Memorial Committee

Inspector Arthur Mark Walke | Hamilton Police Department

On July 1, 1916, Patrolman Yarnell was called to Caldwell Street for a report of an intoxicated Walter Balser abusing his wife. Patrolman Yarnell attempted to arrest the powerfully built Balser and several officers were needed to overcome his resistance… More

On This Day RemembrancesJuly 1, 2025August 12, 2024By Memorial Committee

Sergeant Carl Frank Hille| Cincinnati Police Division

On Saturday, July 15, 1942, with only one off day every week, Sergeant Hille was looking forward to his two-week vacation starting on the 17th. He and Sergeant Willard Ortman were assigned to split the desk duty and a flip of a coin decided that Sergeant Hille would supervise the district from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m… More