Article in the Baltimore Sun - Feb. 19, 1924
VETERAN DETECTIVE DIES OF PARALYSIS
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Herman Pohler Served 40 Years in City Police Department
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RETIRED NOVEMBER 18, 1922
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Specialized in Murder Investigations Nearly Quarter of Century.
Herman Pohler, former detective, veteran of the Police Department, died last night at his home, 223 North Collington avenue. Death was caused by paralysis. He was stricken Friday. Mr. Pohler, who was 66 years old, was retired November 18, 1922, after spending 40 years in the service. For nearly 25 years he specialized in murder investigations, and frequently was "loaned" to the counties on cases which required trained investigators.
Won Medals For Service.
He was given a number of medals for meritorious service and frequently was commended by his superiors for special work. A special honor medal was awarded him July 6, 1922, by Charles D. Gaither, Police Commissioner, for detective work in 1895. He was one of six men in the service to receive the medal.
Arrested Negro Murderer.
It was given for the arrest and conviction of Jacob Hesson, a negro, for the murder, at Ellicott City, of Daniel F. Shea. Mr. Pohler worked on the case day and night for several weeks until he had the data which led to Hesson's arrest. Mr. Pohler is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise Pohler, and a son, Harry R. Pohler.
VETERAN DETECTIVE DIES OF PARALYSIS
---------------------
Herman Pohler Served 40 Years in City Police Department
---------------------
RETIRED NOVEMBER 18, 1922
---------------------
Specialized in Murder Investigations Nearly Quarter of Century.
Herman Pohler, former detective, veteran of the Police Department, died last night at his home, 223 North Collington avenue. Death was caused by paralysis. He was stricken Friday. Mr. Pohler, who was 66 years old, was retired November 18, 1922, after spending 40 years in the service. For nearly 25 years he specialized in murder investigations, and frequently was "loaned" to the counties on cases which required trained investigators.
Won Medals For Service.
He was given a number of medals for meritorious service and frequently was commended by his superiors for special work. A special honor medal was awarded him July 6, 1922, by Charles D. Gaither, Police Commissioner, for detective work in 1895. He was one of six men in the service to receive the medal.
Arrested Negro Murderer.
It was given for the arrest and conviction of Jacob Hesson, a negro, for the murder, at Ellicott City, of Daniel F. Shea. Mr. Pohler worked on the case day and night for several weeks until he had the data which led to Hesson's arrest. Mr. Pohler is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise Pohler, and a son, Harry R. Pohler.
Article in the Baltimore Sun - Feb. 19, 1924
VETERAN DETECTIVE DIES OF PARALYSIS
---------------------
Herman Pohler Served 40 Years in City Police Department
---------------------
RETIRED NOVEMBER 18, 1922
---------------------
Specialized in Murder Investigations Nearly Quarter of Century.
Herman Pohler, former detective, veteran of the Police Department, died last night at his home, 223 North Collington avenue. Death was caused by paralysis. He was stricken Friday. Mr. Pohler, who was 66 years old, was retired November 18, 1922, after spending 40 years in the service. For nearly 25 years he specialized in murder investigations, and frequently was "loaned" to the counties on cases which required trained investigators.
Won Medals For Service.
He was given a number of medals for meritorious service and frequently was commended by his superiors for special work. A special honor medal was awarded him July 6, 1922, by Charles D. Gaither, Police Commissioner, for detective work in 1895. He was one of six men in the service to receive the medal.
Arrested Negro Murderer.
It was given for the arrest and conviction of Jacob Hesson, a negro, for the murder, at Ellicott City, of Daniel F. Shea. Mr. Pohler worked on the case day and night for several weeks until he had the data which led to Hesson's arrest. Mr. Pohler is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise Pohler, and a son, Harry R. Pohler.
VETERAN DETECTIVE DIES OF PARALYSIS
---------------------
Herman Pohler Served 40 Years in City Police Department
---------------------
RETIRED NOVEMBER 18, 1922
---------------------
Specialized in Murder Investigations Nearly Quarter of Century.
Herman Pohler, former detective, veteran of the Police Department, died last night at his home, 223 North Collington avenue. Death was caused by paralysis. He was stricken Friday. Mr. Pohler, who was 66 years old, was retired November 18, 1922, after spending 40 years in the service. For nearly 25 years he specialized in murder investigations, and frequently was "loaned" to the counties on cases which required trained investigators.
Won Medals For Service.
He was given a number of medals for meritorious service and frequently was commended by his superiors for special work. A special honor medal was awarded him July 6, 1922, by Charles D. Gaither, Police Commissioner, for detective work in 1895. He was one of six men in the service to receive the medal.
Arrested Negro Murderer.
It was given for the arrest and conviction of Jacob Hesson, a negro, for the murder, at Ellicott City, of Daniel F. Shea. Mr. Pohler worked on the case day and night for several weeks until he had the data which led to Hesson's arrest. Mr. Pohler is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise Pohler, and a son, Harry R. Pohler.
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