Patrolman William A. Aldridge, Jefferson Township Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman William A. Aldridge

Jefferson Township Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, July 13, 1977

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William A. Aldridge

Patrolman William Aldridge succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a man high on drugs.

Patrolman Aldridge was directing traffic at the intersection of Dayton-Liberty Road and Union Road when he was struck. He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

The 20-year-old subject was charged DWI and running a stop sign.

Patrolman Aldridge was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Jefferson Township Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 69
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Monday, July 4, 1977
Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
Offender Not available

narcotics

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William A. Aldridge of the Jefferson Township Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 13, 2024