Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Ohlmeyer was killed while serving in a funeral escort on Airline Highway, near the 9200 block in New Orleans, at 11:40 a.m.
As a member of the motor squad, Deputy Ohlmeyer was stopping traffic to allow for the funeral procession when he was struck by a vehicle from behind. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital. She was charged with vehicular homicide after she tested positive for multiple drugs in her system.
Deputy Ohlmeyer had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ohlmeyer gave the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ohlmeyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Ohlmeyer is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 12 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Christopher Ohlmeyer's cause is highlighted.
How Christopher Ohlmeyer Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christopher Ohlmeyer is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
