Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, August 10, 1899
Add to My HeroesWilliam Dalton
Patrolman William Dalton was pursuing a violator of the panhandling ordinance on horseback.
The horse ran into a buggy at the intersection of Germantown Street and Baxter Street (modern day Fitch Street), throwing Patrolman Dalton to the ground and causing a fractured skull from which he died the next day.
Patrolman Dalton had served with the Dayton Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 9, 1899
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrolman Dalton,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dayton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
August 10, 2024
