Middletown Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, January 29, 2009
Add to My HeroesChristopher Charles Jones
Detective Chris Jones was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on Route 1, near the I-295 interchange.
As he was returning to his patrol car, two cars collided and careened into his vehicle, which then struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The driver who struck Detective Jones was charged with homicide by vehicle and several other charges.
Detective Jones had served with the Middletown Township Police Department for 10 years and was posthumously promoted to the rank of Detective. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 4466
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 351 ReflectionsDet. Jones,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not justvfor your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during Desert Storm. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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