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Joseph Ossman
- Sep. 10, 2017 -
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| Resided: |
FL, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Sep. 10, 2017 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 53 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Florida Dept. of Corrections
4070 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL
32311 USA
(850)717-3700 |
| County: | Leon |
| Dept. Type: | State/Corrections |
| Hero's Rank: | Sergeant |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Crash |
| Weapon Class: | Police |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
21 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
Zolfo Springs,
Hardee County,
FL
USA
Sun. Sep. 10, 2017
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| Summary: |
Sergeant Joseph Ossman and Deputy Sheriff Julie Bridges, of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, were killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Crewsville Road, in Zolfo Springs, at approximately 6:45 am.
Both officers had been required to stay in the county despite mandatory evacuations due to Hurricane Irma. Deputy Bridges was picking up supplies for a hurricane shelter when her patrol car collided head-on with Sergeant Ossman's vehicle. Sergeant Ossman was reporting for his shift at the Hardee Correctional Institution, which remained opened despite the evacuation.
Sergeant Ossman had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 21 years.
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| Related: |
Julie Bridges
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