Funeral Services Held for Florida Trooper Slain in Haiti
MIAMI -- June 23, 2012
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper killed in Haiti is being remembered as a provider for his family and the community.
Dozens of Florida Highway Patrol troopers gathered Saturday with the family of Jean Barthelus for a funeral service in Miami.
Barthelus was shot and killed June 8 in Port-au-Prince where he was visiting his ailing wife. Officials say two men flagged him down and opened fire on his car. The 47-year-old Barthelus was an eight-year veteran of the highway patrol.
North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre told WTVJ TV (http://bit.ly/LptAux ) that Barthelus was the sole provider for his family. The city has pledged to donate $10,000 to help the family.
A fellow trooper described Barthelus as someone who helped during investigations involving the Haitian community.
Weather for Tallahassee, Florida
Most Viewed
- Leon County Booking Report: May 21, 2013
- Three Bodies Found in Georgia Woods
- Body of Drowned Man Recovered from Local Sinkhole
- Monster Twister Classified As EF-5; 24 Killed
- Gay Florida Teen Charged for Underage Girlfriend
- Funeral Planned for Tallahassee DJ Killed in Car Crash
- Man on Trial for Deadly Shooting
- Sexually Explicit Chats Lead to Arrest
- Lawyer Challenges 'Impolitely' Blowing Horn Ticket
- Walmart Shoplifter Runs into Trouble When Car Won't Start
Most Commented
powered by DisqusCommenting Policy
For more on WCTV’s policy regarding viewer comments or to report an offensive comment, click here.
Today's Events
Wednesday May 22
- Night Owls Toastmasters Club 10th Anniversary Open Noise
- Free Workshop on Wills, Power of Attorney
- Alzheimer's Project Respite Care
- A Portrait of Historic Gadsden County
- 25th Tri-State Juried Water Media Exhibition
- Seminole People: Survival and Success
- Anne Mergen: Florida Cartoons
