Deputy Sheriff William Claude Woodgeard, Hocking County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff William Claude Woodgeard

Hocking County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, April 15, 1963

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William Claude Woodgeard

Deputy Sheriff William Woodgeard was killed in an automobile crash at SR 216 and SR 78 while responding to set up a roadblock to assist in a pursuit that was heading toward Hocking County. He lost control of the patrol car while rounding a curve and struck several trees.

Deputy Woodgeard was a United States Navy World War II veteran who had been with the Hocking County Sheriff's Department for only nine months. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, grandchild, four brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 9 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

roadblock, single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff William Claude Woodgeard of the Hocking County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 81 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 15, 2025