Hamilton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, April 12, 1937
Add to My HeroesArthur E. Sponsel
Patrolman Arthur Sponsel was shot and killed when he interrupted three men burglarizing a restaurant on the 500 block of North Third Street.
All three suspects were arrested and charged with his murder. The shooter was sentenced to death and executed in the electric chair. The other two were sentenced to life.
Patrolman Sponsel was a United States Army World War I veteran and had served with the Hamilton Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Arthur E. Sponsel of the Hamilton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 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
April 12, 2025
