Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, January 6, 1951
Add to My HeroesRoland W. Morgan
Police Officer Roland Morgan was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Roland Avenue and Upland Road. He was struck by the vehicle as he exited his patrol car to use a call box.
The suspect was arrested at a nightclub several hours later. The 29-year-old suspect was charged and later convicted of drunk driving, reckless driving, hit-and-run, and manslaughter. He served four months of a two-year sentence.
Officer Morgan had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsYour passing occurred 11 weeks before your son (my father) was born. He missed you greatly and loved you fully without even knowing you.
You have made a major impact on our family, and will always be loved and missed. God has you in his arms, and we know you are watching from heaven. Hopefully, we are all making you proud, grandpa.
Shannon Morgan Isgrig
Granddaughter
August 30, 2022
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