CANFIELD, Ohio - A member of the Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol passed away unexpectedly this week.

Dispatcher Anthony D'Apolito passed away as a result of a medical emergency while on duty on March 17th.

21 News heard the end of watch call for D'Apolito over the scanner, where they said he was now clear of his final tour of duty.

Colonel Richard Fambro released this statement on his death in the Facebook post below.