Night Patrolman
Otto John Glissman
Greendale Police Department
Saturday, December 19, 1942

Age: 56
Served: 10 months
Badge #:
Panel 41WT, Line 1 (2025)
Not Included

Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Vehicular assault
Date/Time of Incident:
Saturday, December 19, 1942
01:15 am
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
705 Ridge Avenue, Greendale
Incident County:
Dearborn
Incident Township:
Lawrenceburg
Weapon Used:
Motor vehicle
Suspect Disposition:
Acquitted
Burial Place:
Greendale Cemetery, Greendale

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   Night Patrolman Otto Glissman was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver.

   He was attempting to flag down a vehicle for operating with only one headlight when he was struck by its bumper. Night Patrolman Glissman was thrown into the windshield where he suffered a skull fracture and died instantly.

   The driver and his six companions made statements they did not see the officer until it was too late to avoid hitting him.

   The 19-year-old driver, who was under the influence of alcohol, was charged with manslaughter but was later acquitted by a jury.

   Night Patrolman Glissman was survived by his wife, 11-year-old daughter, father, two brothers and six sisters.


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