Patrolman Arthur E. Sponsel, Hamilton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Arthur E. Sponsel

Hamilton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, April 12, 1937

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Arthur 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

burglary

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NEVER 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