Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Cichon was struck and killed by a drunk driver at Glenwood Avenue and Cleveland Street while he and another officer investigated a hit-and-run accident at 1:30 am. The two officers and two civilians were standing in the street when the drunk driver struck all four of them. Patrolman Cichon was thrown 115 feet. He was transported to South Side Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later. The driver was arrested and was determined to have a BAC of .135. He was issued a fine of $2,500. Patrolman Cichon had served with the Youngstown Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cichon gave the Youngstown Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Youngstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cichon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Frank Cichon 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 Youngstown Police Department, 8 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Cichon's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Cichon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Cichon is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Cichon was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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