Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Christopher Kolhoven was shot and killed around 4 a.m. at the corner of Hodge and Patterson Streets while attempting to arrest three drunk and disorderly soldiers who had attempted to steal milk from a local grocery store owner following a night of binge drinking.
After placing the three soldiers under arrest, a fourth soldier appeared with a rifle and ordered the officers to let them go. When Sergeant Kolhoven attempted to arrest the fourth soldier, he was shot once in the abdomen and killed.
The soldier returned to his base and turned himself in to the duty officer. He was charged with murder and pled guilty in the state trial. He was also court-martialed for the murder but was acquitted.
Sergeant Kolhoven was survived by his father and sister.
Survivors
Sergeant Kolhoven was survived by his father and sister.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Sergeant Kolhoven gave the Newport Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kolhoven.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Christopher Kolhoven 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Newport Police Department, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Christopher Kolhoven's cause is highlighted.
How Christopher Kolhoven Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christopher Kolhoven is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Christopher Kolhoven was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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