Connersville Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, March 27, 1970
Add to My HeroesCharles R. Jones
Captain Charles Jones was struck and killed by a car when he and another officer stopped a car for a traffic infraction at the bridge on Indiana 44, east of the town.
The 35-year-old driver who struck him fled the scene but later turned himself in. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. He was convicted of leaving the scene of a fatal accident, fined $50.00, and sentenced to 90 days in jail. He was allowed to leave the jail Monday through Friday for 10 hours a day to work at his job and then return. Six months after his trial the state revoked his drivers license for an unknown amount of time.
Captain Jones was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Connersville Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 90 days
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2020
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