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

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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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GOD Bless

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June 8, 2015

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