Nelson County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, December 2, 1984
Add to My HeroesHamilton Ferguson, Sr.
Constable Hamilton Ferguson was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the street to his patrol car on US 31 E.
He had just arrested a drunk driver and had placed him in the back seat of his patrol car. When his patrol car failed to start, he crossed the road to ask a passerby to alert the city police for him. Constable Ferguson was struck as he returned to his patrol car at 12:45 a.m.
Constable Ferguson was a United States Army Korea War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsConstable Ferguson,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 2, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Tim Jordan
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: January 21, 2026
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte
Puerto Rico Police Department, PR
EOW: January 13, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 24, 2025
Sergeant Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr.
New York State Police, NY
EOW: August 13, 2025
Trooper Mark A. Ondus
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 19, 2025
Police Officer Elijah Garretson
Copperas Cove Police Department, TX
EOW: January 11, 2026
Master Police Officer Donald Richard Gotthardt, Jr.
Fairfax County Police Department, VA
EOW: October 16, 2025
Police Officer Terry L. Bennett
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: January 7, 2026
Police Officer Stephen LaPorta
Uxbridge Police Department, MA
EOW: January 7, 2026

