Roll of Honor
Michael Donald Chihil
Incident
Constable Michael Chihil was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he responded to assist the Burton Police Department on a call. The collision occurred on Route 87 in front of St. Helen's Catholic Church. Constable Chihil was the town's part-time constable and police chief. He was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran and had only been with the Newbury Township Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, eight brothers, and two sisters. He is buried at the Newbury Center Cemetary in Geauga County, Ohio.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, eight brothers, and two sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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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.
Constable Chihil served with the Newbury Township Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Newbury community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Michael Donald Chihil served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Constable Michael Donald Chihil 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In NH, 23 of 59 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 39% of this state's fallen. That is 39 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Donald Chihil's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Donald Chihil Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Donald Chihil is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Donald Chihil was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Military Service
Michael Donald Chihil served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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