Sheridan Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Sunday, February 8, 1998
Add to My HeroesOtis Vernon Love, Jr.
Sergeant Otis V. Love and Patrolman Bobby Ray Watson were killed when their patrol car was struck by another car when they made a U-turn at 5:30 a.m.
As Patrolman Watson was making the U-turn on Arkansas 35 north of Sheridan, the other car struck the patrol car. Both officers were killed instantly. The 25-year-old driver of the other car was critically injured. He had a BAC of .06 and was not legally drunk.
Sergeant Love was a United States Vietnam War veteran serving with the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force and had served with the Sheridan Police Department for 8 years. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and seven grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsIts been 25 years since you passed Otis, but you are not forgotten. I love you brother and I am confident that we will meet again.
Chris Love if you want contact me [email protected] Would love to hear from you.
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