Mercer E. Weiskotten at Syracuse Police Department

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Fallen HeroesMercer E. Weiskotten

Police Officer Mercer E. Weiskotten

Years of Service: Not available

End of Watch: September 23, 1954

Officer Weiskotten was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he was attempting to stop a speeding car. He was survived by his wife and child.

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511 S. State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 442-5200
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