Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton | Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton | Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton | Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton | Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton

Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 18, 2023

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Joshua Hamilton

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton died in a vehicle crash on Ohio State Route 503 at 4:00 a.m.

Deputy Hamilton, traveling southbound, and a vehicle traveling northbound collided head-on. He was transported to the Kettering Preble ER Campus, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the other car was also killed.

Deputy Hamilton was a United States Navy Reserve and Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Preble County Sheriff's Office for over 1 1/2 years. He is survived by his daughter and parents.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 1 year, 7 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

traffic patrol, vehicle crash

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Deputy Josh Hamilton was a man that would give his shirt off his back for anyone. Deputy Hamilton always thought of others, and put everyone above himself. Deputy Hamilton was not only my friend but my partner on midnights. Thanks for all the great times we had together. I will forever miss you.

Deputy David Laycox
Preble County Sheriff Office

August 12, 2024

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