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Police Officer James R. Reifschneider | St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer

James R. Reifschneider

St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, April 30, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 16 years

Badge # 430

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 4/30/1977

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Arrested

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Officer Reifschneider was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop on I-270. He was standing by the driver's side door of a violator's vehicle. A drunk driver struck him and dragged him 150 feet down the roadway. The suspect fled the scene. The suspect was found passed out in the back seat of his vehicle parked in front of his residence.

Officer Reifschneider had been a member of the St. Louis County Police Department for 16 years and was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.
I am sure that you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of protecting and serving.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 30, 2012

 

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