Kenosha Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Monday, March 31, 1919
Add to My HeroesAntonio Pingitore
Officer Antonio Pingitore was shot and killed by one of three men he attempted to arrest who had just dynamited a vault and were stealing $50,000 in cash and bonds near the Sheridan Road garage in Kenosha.
The three suspects were apprehended, convicted of Officer Pingitore's murder, and sentenced to life. The shooter was paroled in September of 1946. He was returned to prison for life on July 19, 1947, for burglaries he committed in Coleman and Pound. His two accomplice's sentences were reduced to 25 and 10 years.
Officer Pingitore had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 12
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsRemembering Officer Tony Pingatore of whom my Great Uncle Earl Winfield Loveday took the life of over money.
Earl was sentenced to life on Feb. 28, 1920
Earl was paroled on September 30, 1946.
He was returned to prison for life on July 19, 1947
He was again paroled in 1956 and vanished from history
He served a total of 36 years in prison.
Bob Loveday
May 10, 2021
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