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Detective Steven Wertz, 42, was off-duty duty when he passed away, officials with the department explained. The date of his passing was not released at the time of publishing.
Wertz had been with the department for 18 years and had been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section since October 2021, according to the release.
The following about his life was shared in his obituary:
"He was raised in the Powells Valley area and graduated from High School in 2000, then received a Criminal Justice degree from Shippensburg University in 2004. He initially worked with the Dauphin County Juvenile Probation Unit."
The department wrote the following after his fellow law enforcement members learned of his passing:
"Detective Wertz was loved dearly by his co-workers and other law enforcement members throughout the county with whom he worked so closely. Detective Wertz was known for his enthusiasm and his infectious smile."
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