FRANCIS SMOLKA
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 25-E: 1
Department: Vermilion, Ohio, P.D.
End of Watch: October 29, 1978
Cause: PHYS
Age: 24
Years of Service: 10
Description: Patrolman Smolka died of "massive regurgitation of stomach contents into respiratory tract causing" a heart attack after subduing suspect. Died at scene.
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