Corporal James J. Szuba
Mishawaka Indiana Police
End of Watch: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 7 years, 10 months
Badge Number: 20172
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged
Corporal James Szuba and his canine partner, Ricky, were killed when
their squad car was struck while assisting with a pursuit.
At about 9:20 pm, Corporal Szuba was proceeding northbound on Byrkit
Avenue as it turns into Fir Road when his squad car was sideswiped by
a drunken driver being pursued by another officer. The suspect had
swerved around a vehicle parked at the stoplight at McKinley Highway
when he hit the oncoming squad car of Corporal Szuba and Ricky, who
were both killed instantly.
The 31-year-old suspect, on probation for an 18-month sentence for
delivery and manufacturing of marijuana, was charged with felony
counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, two counts of
operating with a controlled substance causing death, resisting law
enforcement as well as being a habitual substance offender.
Corporal Szuba had served with the Mishawaka Police Department for
over 7½ years. He is survived by his Mother, wife, son, daughter, two
brothers, and two sisters. One brother currently serves as
a sergeant and their father was a retired officer with the South Bend
Police Department.
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