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Detective Charles Delbert Meeks | Derby Police Department, Kansas Derby Police Department, Kansas

Detective

Charles Delbert Meeks

Derby Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Sunday, May 9, 1976

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 10 years

Badge # 6

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 5/5/1976

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Meeks succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his vehicle collided head-on by another vehicle during a heavy rain storm. The other vehicle crossed the center line and collided with Detective Meeks' vehicle. Detective Meeks was en route to a Kansas Peace Officers Association conference when the accident occurred. His wife, who was accompanying him to the conference, was seriously injured in the accident.

Detective Meeks had served with the Derby Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and parents.

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I was a young reserve police officer with the Derby Police Department and was suppose to travel with Delbert and Sarah to the Kansas Peace Officers Association confrence. Delbert loved being an investigator and was dedicated to his family and his job.

Sgt. Kyle M. Condon
Derby Police Department
May 17, 2010

 

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