Police Officer James Gary Weber

Police Officer James Gary Weber | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Police Officer James Gary Weber

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, September 8, 1982

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James Gary Weber

Officer James Weber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while he and two other officers investigated a suspicious car. While standing next to the car the drunk driver struck Officer Weber and one of the other officers at a high rate of speed, killing Officer Weber and nearly severing the legs of the second officer, who was forced to retire. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 18 months for vehicular homicide.

Officer Weber had been with the agency for 8 years and had previously served with the United States Air Force. His badge number was retired in 1995. He was survived by his wife and two children and is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge P479
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Sentenced to 18 months
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer James Gary Weber of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 8, 2021

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