Hamden Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, April 22, 1943
Add to My HeroesMilton L. Hodder
Patrolman Hodder was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic on Dixwell Avenue in front of a factory. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was forced to the side of the road by a witness approximately 300 feet down the road and apprehended.
Patrolman Hodder had been appointed to the Hamden Police Department as a supernumerary officer on November 10, 1927, and was appointed as a regular officer the following year. He had served with the agency for a total of 15 years.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Hodder.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
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