New Ellenton Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 200
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 28, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Johnny Hamilton was killed in an automobile accident while en route to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. His patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Walker Street and Poole Road in the town of Perry.