Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, September 19, 1932
Add to My HeroesLandon 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsNEVER 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
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