Chief of Police Robert Hamrick, Rock Creek Police Department, Ohio

Chief of Police Robert Hamrick

Rock Creek Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1970

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Robert Hamrick

Chief of Police Robert Hamrick died 10 days after his involvement in an accident during a vehicle pursuit.

The vehicle he was chasing led him down a deserted road. During the pursuit down the road, his patrol car struck a tree.

There is speculation that after he struck the tree, the suspects he was chasing beat him with his baton and then staged it to look like an accident. His baton and gun were stolen from the scene.

Chief Hamrick was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Rock Creek Police Department for two years and previously served with the Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Eight grandchildren were born after his death.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 2 years
Badge A-5
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Tuesday, March 10, 1970
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Thank you for your service and dedication you were in my thoughts quite often and still today over 50 years have past and I still think of you. May god keep you in his arms and maybe someday we will meet again.

Robert Gamber former Chief of Police
Rock Creek Police Department

September 16, 2024