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Police Officer James Gary Weber | Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio

Police Officer

James Gary Weber

Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 8, 1982

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 8 years

Badge # P479

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 9/8/1982

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Sentenced to 18 months

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Officer Weber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while he and two other officers investigated a suspicious car. While standing next to the car the drunk driver struck Officer Weber and one of the other officers at a high rate of speed, killing Officer Weber and nearly severing the legs of the second officer, who was forced to retire. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 18 months for vehicular homicide.

Officer Weber had been with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and children.

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Gary, You were doing your duty and you made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. You are truly a hero.

Your actions are within the highest standards of the Cincinnati Police Department. Your service, and your sacrifice, shall not go unmarked.

You were a good guy, and a good cop. I always enjoyed working with you.

We will always be proud of you. May you rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
January 30, 2012

 

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