Middletown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, March 21, 1913
Add to My HeroesEdgar Lewis Dye
Police Officer Edgar Dye succumbed to gangrene which set in after having his leg amputated as a result of a duty related accident.
Four months earlier he had chased a suspect into the loft of the barn where he apprehended the man. As the two climbed down a ladder, a rung broke and Officer Dye suffered a severe leg fracture. As a result of the fracture, Officer Dye's leg had to be amputated. The following February gangrene set in, resulting in his death three weeks later.
Officer Dye had served with the Middletown Police Department for fifteen months.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 4, 1912
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Dye,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Middletown. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 21, 2024
