Patrolman Melvin Lee Hodges

Patrolman Melvin Lee Hodges | Carlsbad Police Department, New Mexico
Carlsbad Police Department, New Mexico
Patrolman Melvin Lee Hodges

Carlsbad Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1962

Melvin Lee Hodges

Patrolman Hodges was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Carlsbad-Hobbs Highway.
Patrolman Hodges had been with the agency for only three months and had also served a police officer in California. He was survived by his wife and young son.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 3 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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