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Please Pray for the Family and Friends of the Hoffman family, Along with the Village of Ansonia,
Village Of Ansonia Mourns Death Of Police Chief
Steve Baker, Northern Bureau Chief
Friday, November 21, 2008 – updated: 11:21 am EST November 21, 2008
ANSONIA, Ohio -- Residents in the Darke County village of Ansonia, population 1,145, are mourning the death of Police Chief Larry Hoffman.
The 56-year-old Hoffman was found dead late Thursday night inside the police headquarters on West Canal Street after he failed to answer his radio.
Darke County Deputy Detective Sgt. Mark Whittaker confirmed Friday morning that the sheriff's department and the Darke County Coroner's Office are investigating Hoffman's death. Whittaker said, "Evidence found at the scene indicates that the chief died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Hoffman, a well-respected law enforcement officer since the early '70s, had spend many years on the Ansonia police department and served as chief for many years. He also worked as a corrections officer with the Darke County Sheriff's Department and as a 911 dispatcher.
Hoffman and his wife Judy, just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12. They have two adult children.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Comment by Crystal on November 23, 2008 at 5:44pm
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Ok... Suicide is nothing that any of us like. It is hardest on the Family, Friends, and Co workers... anyone who loved and cared for this person.
But first of all, I will not tolerate name calling, and disrespectful comments posted on my blog. If you have nothing nice to say... Keep your flippin mouth SHUT!!! Nasty comments will be deleted!
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Comment by Irons38 on November 23, 2008 at 3:56pm
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sorry to hear crystal.
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Comment by BillySFCVFD on November 22, 2008 at 4:56pm
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Crystal,
I'm sorry to hear about this tragedy. Chief Hoffman seemed to have had public service in his heart serving all those years. I'm sure understanding of this will be long coming and in the mean time my prayers go to his family, friends and co-workers. TCSS
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Comment by Paul Montpetit on November 22, 2008 at 3:41pm
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Crystal....My thoughts and prayers go out to you and this man's family and other friends....I am sorry I didn't say this earlier but got a little riled by anothers comments....If you ever need to chat feel free to drop me a line....Stay safe Little Sister....Keep the faith......Paul
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Comment by Chris Harris on November 22, 2008 at 3:38pm
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To Crystal, my condolenses, To Scott G. - you are ignorance at its finest...
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Scott ...you ignorant ass...Don't you have more common sense than to make a comment like this in a public forum..? The man's family and friends could very well read something like this...they have enough to deal with don't you think..?? OOPS...answered my own question..you obviously DON'T think....You really don't know the situation nor do you know the man...don't be so quick to judge 30 plus years on the job says something...depression can hit anyone.....Paul
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