U.S. Army · United States 
James Wert
1981
James R. Wert served the U.S. Army for 3 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman James Wert was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making an arrest of a second drunk driver at 1:33 am on State Route 88. Patrolman Wert's partner was also struck and injured. The suspect who struck the officers fled the scene but was arrested at his home a short time later. The 17-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving, hit-and-run, and involuntary manslaughter. Patrolman Wert had previously served as a United States Army Military Policeman before joining the Ravenna Police Department. He was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers. One of his brothers later joined the Ravenna Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1976 – 1979
Also Served
Ravenna Police Department
Patrolman
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