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Officer Eddie L. Hobson | Dayton Police Department, Ohio Dayton Police Department, Ohio

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Eddie L. Hobson

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, October 11, 1981

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 8 months

Badge # 657

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 10/11/1981

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Pleaded guilty

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Officer Eddie Hobson was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a disturbance call. During his response a vehicle turned left in front of him causing a collision. His cruiser then slid into a telephone pole on the driver's side door. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later arrested and he plead guilty to misdemeanor vehicular homicide.

Officer Hobson had been with the agency for 8 months. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

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Eddie,
The 69th Academy Class graduated February 27,1981. You were a class mate, friend and a protector of the community. I wish I would have had an opportunity to work with you but God had other plans. I'll see you when it is my time.

DET. KEVIN TEMPLE
DAYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 2, 2010

 

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