Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal David Snodgrass was shot and killed by a 21 year-old man he attempted to arrest for burglary.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary July 26, 1882.
Marshal Snodgrass was a U.S. Army veteran of the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Marshal Snodgrass served with the Crestline Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Crestline community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
David Snodgrass served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Marshal David Snodgrass is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Crestline Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Snodgrass's cause is highlighted.
How David Snodgrass Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Snodgrass is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Snodgrass was killed by handgun.
Military Service
David Snodgrass served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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