Patrolman James Edwin Waldon, Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman James Edwin Waldon

Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1928

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James Edwin Waldon

Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.

The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.

He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

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Age 25
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

traffic patrol, emergency response, Impaired Driver

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1928

Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.

The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.

He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.