District Attorney and McKean County Law Enforcement Remember Patrolman Steve Jerman  (McKean County, February 20, 2026);

McKean County Law Enforcement honors the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on February 20, 1999. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember Patrolman Stephen Jerman’s heroic sacrifice. A true hero whose legacy will continue. He will forever be honored by McKean County Law Enforcement. 

It is a life well-lived that lets us know how deep of an impact his death has made. 

On this anniversary, we honor Patrolman Stephen M. Jerman and pray for his family. 

On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and the McKean County Law Enforcement community, I express our sympathy and respect.  We vow to honor and remember our fallen officer Patrolman Steven Jerman.”