Patrolman James J. Hodgdon, III, Lexington Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman James J. Hodgdon, III

Lexington Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 1967

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James J. Hodgdon, III

Patrolman James Hodgdon was killed in an automobile accident on Route 2.

It is believed that he was attempting to write down a license plate number when the accident occurred.

Patrolman Hodgdon was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Lexington Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Patrolman Hodgdon's father, two brothers, and two sons also served in law enforcement.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year
Badge 66
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Patrolman Hodgdon, it has been 57 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 1 year of law enforcement service to the citizens of Lexington.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 4, 2024