Local law enforcement agencies react to death of Preble Co. deputy killed in crash

PREBLE COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies across the Miami Valley are offering their condolences after a Preble County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in a crash.

>> Sheriff’s deputy killed in Preble County crash

The Preble County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy has died following a crash this morning.

“Please keep our brothers and sisters with the Preble County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers. They tragically lost one of their deputies in a vehicle crash this morning,” the Kettering Police Department said in a social media post.

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“The Centerville Police Department extends our thoughts and prayers to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office and to the family and friends of the deputy who was killed earlier this morning,” the Centerville Police Department said.

“Our hearts are heavy this morning for our brothers and sisters of the Preble County Sheriff’s office. Please join us in praying for peace and comfort during this horrible time,” the West Carrollton Police Department said.

“Clayton Police Department extends their thoughts and prayers to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office,” the Clayton Police Department said.

“The Butler County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathy and prayers to our Brothers and Sisters at Preble County Sheriff’s Office and to the family and friends of the deputy who was killed in a vehicle accident earlier this morning,” the Butler County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol changed their profile picture.

“Sheriff Rob Streck on behalf of all of us at MCSO, extends our deepest condolences to the entire Preble County Sheriff’s Office during this difficult time,” the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Preble County Sheriff’s Office and the loved ones of Deputy Joshua Hamilton who lost his life this morning in a vehicle crash in Preble County,” the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said.

“Our entire staff at the Wapakoneta Police Department extends our condolences and support to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, who is suffering the loss of one of their Deputies following a motor vehicle accident early this morning. Please keep the family, friends and colleagues of the fallen deputy in your thoughts and prayers,” the Wapakoneta Police Department said.

“We offer our sincere condolences to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time,” the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office said.

“We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office during this challenging time. Our heartfelt condolences are also extended to the family of Deputy Hamilton,” the Xenia Police Division said.

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