TEXAS-On July 17, 2021, Reserve Deputy Sheriff Tom Hoobler, of the Childress County Sheriff's Office, passed away. Reserve Deputy Hoobler suffered from a heart attack following directing traffic for a parade. The climate was extremely hot and once he finished directing traffic, he responded to a vehicle assist. While waiting for a tow truck to tow the vehicle he passed away in his patrol car.
Reserve Deputy Hoobler served with the Childress County Sheriff's Office for eighteen years and is survived by his wife, children, brother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
