Police Officer Scott Russell Dawley, Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer Scott Russell Dawley

Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Scott Russell Dawley

Police Officer Scott Dawley was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a shooting call at about 2:30 pm.

His patrol car collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of East Canal Street and Hocking Street. Officer Dawley was flown to O'Bleness Hospital in Athens where he succumbed to his injuries. The occupants of the other two cars were injured in the collision.

Officer Dawley had served with the Nelsonville Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, shots fired call

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Scott Russell Dawley of the Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 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

August 3, 2025