Jefferson Township Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 13, 1977
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Aldridge
Patrolman William Aldridge succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a man high on drugs.
Patrolman Aldridge was directing traffic at the intersection of Dayton-Liberty Road and Union Road when he was struck. He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
The 20-year-old subject was charged DWI and running a stop sign.
Patrolman Aldridge was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Jefferson Township Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 69
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Monday, July 4, 1977
- Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
- Offender Not available
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