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Patrolman Augustine Arnold was killed in an automobile crash after arresting a subject for driving while intoxicated on West Seminary Street. After arresting the man, Patrolman Arnold asked a nearby citizen to drive the vehicle, with Patrolman Arnold and the prisoner, to the police station. When the man started the vehicle, it accelerated rapidly, and he was unable to control it. The driver jumped out of the vehicle just before it crashed through a fence and drove down a steep hill. Patrolman Arnold was thrown from the vehicle and crushed. The prisoner was slightly injured. Patrolman Arnold had served with the Norwalk Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Arnold gave the Norwalk Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norwalk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Arnold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Augustine is the only officer of Norwalk Police Department remembered here.
Augustine is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Augustine is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Augustine is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1916, 7 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1916, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1916, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Augustine was 49. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Augustine had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Augustine was 49. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Augustine had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Augustine was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Augustine had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 3.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 15%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norwalk Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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