Talladega Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, February 12, 1921
Add to My HeroesEugene Hobbs
Officer Hobbs was killed when his throat was slit while attempting to arrest a man for stealing a sweater.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on June 16, 1922.
Officer Hobbs was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Executed in 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsSeems this City (Talladega) has forgotten Officer Hobbs. I intend to fix that. I'm deeply ashamed of myself, the department and especially the FOP.
Ken Sisk, Retired, Major Crimes Agent,
Talladega County District Attorney's Office - 14 years.
Talladega Police Department - 21 years.
June 9, 2019
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