This is a hard one to read. Ugh.Officer Steve Nothem Carrollton, Texas PD. Killed in the line of duty 10-18-22. Hit by another car at a DWI investigation stop.
Carrollton police say Nothem leaves behind a wife a 13-year-old son, twin 6-year-old sons and a 1-year-old daughter. He joined the Carrollton police force in March 2020.
Before coming to Carrollton Nothem served in Grand Chute, Wisconsin.
Prior to his career in law enforcement, Nothem served many years in the U.S. Marines.
So sorry my friend. My job was easier because death is supposed to be a part of nursing.After 36 or so years in this job every single one of these is hard to read.
I have shed many tears these last few years and worn out my thin blue line rosary.
It wasn’t like this when I started and I hope it’s no longer this way when I retire.
I started as a snot nosed little wet behind the ears kid at 21.
My second day on patrol I had my 1st pursuit. Pickup with a camper, 5:30 Christmas morning, traffic stop for defective taillight. (I know but I was going to give a warning because was Christmas.). 1,042lbs of Marihuana.
New Year’s morning a few days later was a murder and attempted murder at a gang fight. I was the only officer available. 1 guy took his last breath in my arms.
14th day was 2 murders and a suicide. Husband killed his wife, kid, and then himself cuz she wanted a divorce. I found an apartment door open while checking parking lots for burglaries and they were inside.
I grew up really fast!
Thanks for letting me yap. It helps sometimes
Yes. Just so sad and senseless. UghMy sincere condolences @HoosierTrooper. Praying for his immediate family and his ISP family.