Railroad Detective Landon J. Osborn, Sr., Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective Landon J. Osborn, Sr.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Monday, September 19, 1932

Landon J. Osborn, Sr.

Railroad Detective Landon Osborn was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on John Street, near Fourth Street, while patrolling the railroad yards in Hamilton County, Ohio.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detective Osborn had served with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Police Department for 15 years and had previously served with the Dayton, Kentucky, Police Department. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 66
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Location Ohio
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

hit-and-run

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Railroad Detective Landon J. Osborn, Sr. of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 19, 2018