In Honor of Our Fallen - County of Adams
Chief of Police Charles Roche, Abbottstown/Hamilton Police Department
End of Watch: Saturday, March 5, 1977
Chief Roche was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver while working an accident scene on Pine Run Road. He was retrieving flares from the trunk of his unmarked vehicle when the driver struck him. Chief Roche was transported to Hanover Hospital where he died an hour later.
Patrolman James A. Redding, New Oxford Police Department
End of Watch: Sunday, October 22, 1978
Patrolman James Redding was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a motorcycle. His patrol car went out of control about one mile south of the city and struck a tree on Kohler Mill Road. It is believed that the motorcycle he was pursuing turned off its lights and Patrolman Redding swerved to avoid striking it as he came around a curve. He was transported to Hanover Hospital where he died one hour later.
Sergeant Michael Weigand was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting a benefit ride involving the Blue Knights motorcycle club. The driver of an oncoming pickup truck lost control on Route 234 and veered into Sergeant Weigand's lane, striking him head-on instantly killing Sergeant Weigand.
Wildlife Conservation Officer David L. Grove, PA Game Commission