Carlsbad Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1962
Add to My HeroesMelvin Lee Hodges
Patrolman Melvin Hodges was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Carlsbad-Hobbs Highway.
Patrolman Hodges had been with the Carlsbad Police Department for only three months. He was survived by his wife and young son.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsPatrolman Hodges, you are remembered by the men and women of Massachusetts law enforcement. RIP
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