Rep. Brownlee Announces Bill Honoring Hamilton County Patrolman Passes House Transportation Committee

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today announced House Bill (HB) 432 , legislation designating the portion of east Kemper Road in Hamilton County between Tri-County Parkway and Lebanon Road as the “Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway” has passed out of the House Transportation Committee. 

“This is the first step in honoring Patrolman Casterline’s legacy here in Hamilton County,” said Rep. Brownlee. “Alongside his daughter Lynne, I look forward to the opportunity to speak to HB 432 on the House floor.”

Patrolman Casterline’s vehicle was struck by a train in October 1953 while in pursuit of a fleeing suspect. 

HB 432 will now head to the House floor for a vote.