Patrolman Dan Sandlin, Middletown Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Dan Sandlin

Middletown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, March 21, 1930

Dan Sandlin

Patrolman Sandlin was shot and killed after stopping a suspicious vehicle. One of the men attempted to flee on foot after he was ordered out of the vehicle. The man shot Patrolman Sandlin four times when the officer grabbed him. The vehicle was loaded with illegal whiskey.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of Patrolman Sandlin's murder, and sentenced to 15 to 20 years on December 16, 1930.

Patrolman Sandlin was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 15 to 20 years

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Dan Sandlin of the Middletown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 21, 2018