Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton, Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton

Preble County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 18, 2023

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Joshua Hamilton

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton died in a vehicle crash on Ohio State Route 503 at 4:00 a.m.

Deputy Hamilton, traveling southbound, and a vehicle traveling northbound collided head-on. He was transported to the Kettering Preble ER Campus, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the other car was also killed.

Deputy Hamilton was a United States Navy Reserve and Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Preble County Sheriff's Office for over 1 1/2 years. He is survived by his daughter and parents.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 1 year, 7 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash, traffic patrol

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton of the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio and the additional 85 peace officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 18, 2025