Remembering Their Sacrifices
The City of Mishawaka and the Mishawaka Police Department want to recognize the fallen MPD officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community. We do not take their efforts for granted and are forever indebted to their service.
January 9, 2010
Corporal James Szuba and his K-9 partner, Ricky, were killed when their squad car was struck while assisting with a pursuit. Corporal Szuba had served with the Mishawaka Police Department for over 7½ years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, two brothers, two sisters and his mother. One brother currently serves as a sergeant, and their father was a retired officer with the South Bend Police Department.
December 13, 2003
Corporal Thomas Roberts and Patrolman Bryan Verkler were shot and killed by a suspect after they responded to a call of shots being fired. Cpl. Roberts died on the scene. He had served with the Mishawaka Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his two daughters.
December 13, 2003
Patrolman Bryan Verkler and Corporal Thomas Roberts were shot and killed by a suspect after they responded to a call of shots being fired. Patrolman Verkler was transported to a local hospital, where he died two hours later during surgery. Patrolman Verkler had served with the Mishawaka Police Department for 2½ years. He is survived by his wife.
June 10, 1930
Patrolman Clarence Casper was on duty when his motorcycle struck a car turning left. Casper received multiple broken bones and internal injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Patrolman Casper had served with the Mishawaka Police Department for one month. He was also a World War I veteran and had motorcycle experience during his enlistment. He was survived by his wife and two children.
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