Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, November 5, 1965
Add to My HeroesRichard Owen Baker
Patrolman Richard Baker succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his motorcycle struck a tractor trailer that had pulled out in front of him at the intersection of South Main Street and Washington Street.
He was responding to a call when the collision occurred.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Dayton Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 3, 1965
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Richard Owen Baker of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 85 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
November 5, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Lieutenant Shirley Lanning
Canadian County Sheriff's Office, OK
EOW: February 14, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Donna Richardson-Below
DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: February 12, 2020
Police Officer Matthew S. von Seydewitz
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: January 27, 2020
Trooper Joseph Jon Bullock
Florida Highway Patrol, FL
EOW: February 5, 2020
Police Officer Nick O'Rear
Kimberly Police Department, AL
EOW: February 5, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Richard Edward Whitten
Liberty County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: February 3, 2020
Police Officer Alan Daniel McCollum
Corpus Christi Police Department, TX
EOW: January 31, 2020
Major Angelanette Moore
Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail, VA
EOW: January 23, 2020
Police Officer Katherine Mary Thyne
Newport News Police Department, VA
EOW: January 23, 2020