Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Yazvac was killed he was intentionally rammed into a fire hydrant while riding on the running board of a vehicle. He had been on patrol in downtown Sharon when he observed a suspicious vehicle. When he jumped on the running board the driver of the vehicle drove off and struck the fire hydrant at the intersection of South Irvine Avenue and Washington Street. The driver and front seat passenger of the vehicle were then killed when the vehicle struck a utility pole. Patrolman Yazvac had served with the agency for 2 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Yazvac gave the Sharon Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sharon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Yazvac.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph Yazvac 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Sharon Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Yazvac's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Yazvac Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Yazvac is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Yazvac was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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