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Oh God!

He was 26 years old and working undercover to protect his community.
In December 1982, Officer John “Johnny” Utlak of the Niles Police Department arranged a meeting as part of an investigation involving drugs and fi****ms. According to prosecutors, the meeting was a trap.
Authorities say Fred Joseph Jr. shot Officer Utlak at close range before taking his cash, weapons, and police equipment. His body was discovered the following morning in a snow-covered parking lot.
Joseph was convicted and sentenced to prison. More than four decades later, he is once again seeking parole, with another hearing scheduled for July 2026.
For Officer Utlak's family, the case never truly ended. His sister has spoken about the pain of repeatedly attending parole hearings and reliving the loss of her brother every time his release is considered.
The National Police Association is encouraging members of the public to submit comments to the Ohio Parole Board opposing parole.
Johnny Utlak was just 26 years old. He went to work undercover and never came home.
More than 43 years later, the question remains the same:
Should the man convicted of killing him be released?
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