Ashland, OR – The Ashland Police Department announced the passing of retired Lieutenant Hector Meletich, who died on October 15, 2025.
According to a department statement posted Thursday, Meletich served with the Ashland Police Department for 13 years before retiring in 2022. Prior to his time in Oregon, he spent 16 years serving the Hollywood, Florida, community.
A decorated veteran, Meletich also dedicated 24 years to the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. The department described him as a leader who “wore the badge with honor and brought professionalism and compassion to all he encountered.”
Colleagues and residents are remembering Lt. Meletich for his decades of service in both law enforcement and the military. Police officials extended condolences to his wife, Brooke, and to his family.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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