Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, August 12, 1928
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: August 12, 1928
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.
The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.
Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.