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Ralph Richard Ash - Aug. 08, 1981 -
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Resided:
IA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 08, 1981
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Swea City Police Dept.
IA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IA
USA
Sat. Aug. 08, 1981
Summary:
Chief Ash was struck and killed by a vehicle while setting up a roadblock at 0515 hours. A burglary suspect, who had been chased into Iowa by Minnesota authorities, attempted to run the roadblock and crashed into Chief Ash's patrol car, killing him instantly.
The suspect was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in Anamosa Prison January 25, 1982.
