Patrolman Jerome Hostetter, Marion City Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Jerome Hostetter

Marion City Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, August 19, 1910

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Jerome Hostetter

Patrolman Hostetter was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an armed robbery suspect.

Patrolman Hostetter and another officer were searching the Erie railroad yard for two suspects wanted in connection with the robbery. As Patrolman Hostetter ordered one of the men out of a railroad car, the second suspect opened fire on him, mortally wounding him. Patrolman Hostetter succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Both suspects fled the scene. A man was arrested and charged with his murder but was acquitted at trial. The case remains unsolved.

Patrolman Hostetter had served with the Marion City Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 43
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, August 18, 1910
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Case never solved

robbery, arrest attempt

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jerome Hostetter of the Marion City Police Department, Ohio and the additional 82 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

August 19, 2025