Midland City Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, March 4, 1997
Add to My HeroesVirgil W. Dobbs, Jr.
Chief of Police Virgil Dobbs was killed in an automobile crash while on duty.
Chief Dobbs was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Midland City Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his four children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 601
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsChief Dobbs,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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