Patrolman James Edwin Waldon, Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman James Edwin Waldon

Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1928

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James Edwin Waldon

Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.

The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.

He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 25
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

emergency response, Impaired Driver, traffic patrol

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I myself did not know Officer Waldon .
I have just learned about him .
He is my Grand Mothers younger brother .
Wish I had known him.
Also wish I had a photo , but that was a long time ago.
I feel saddened in my heart as if I just lost a relative .

Charles Stanly Welch
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August 24, 2025