Ofc. Paul C. Jarske
CHP - Garberville


Date of Birth: Unk
Date Appointed: Unk
End of Watch: February 24, 1981
Officer Paul C. Jarske was driving in snow-slush conditions when he lost control of his vehicle. Jarske's patrol car skidded and left the highway, struck several obstructions then plunged into a creek, landing upside down. Officer Jarske was submerged in the water and drowned. The 47-vear-old officer was a 17-year veteran of the Patrol.