HOPE, AR – A Hope Police Officer has died after an 18-day battle with the West Nile Virus, FOX16 has learned.
According to the Hope Police Department, Sergeant David “D.J.” Johnson died on September 15 after an 18-day-battle with the West Nile Virus.
“Our hearts breaks for his family and friends,” The Hope Police Department said in a statement. “This has been a tremendously hard on the family as well as our department. Especially those on the night shift that works so closely with David.”
“David was a giant of a man that touched the lives of so many people. He was a true public servant who cared for the City of Hope, Arkansas and its entire people.” Chief JR Wilson said. “David’s legacy will live on in our department. He was a special person, a tremendous Sergeant and wonderful friend.”
Josh Rosenthal will have more on this story on FOX16 at 5pm.
According to the Hope Police Department, Sergeant David “D.J.” Johnson died on September 15 after an 18-day-battle with the West Nile Virus.
“Our hearts breaks for his family and friends,” The Hope Police Department said in a statement. “This has been a tremendously hard on the family as well as our department. Especially those on the night shift that works so closely with David.”
“David was a giant of a man that touched the lives of so many people. He was a true public servant who cared for the City of Hope, Arkansas and its entire people.” Chief JR Wilson said. “David’s legacy will live on in our department. He was a special person, a tremendous Sergeant and wonderful friend.”
Josh Rosenthal will have more on this story on FOX16 at 5pm.