Manitowoc Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Wednesday, September 23, 1998
Add to My HeroesDale Robin TenHaken
Officer Dale TenHaken was shot and killed after making a traffic stop on the driver of a car for not having license plates or its head lights on, at an apartment complex.
During the traffic stop Officer TenHaken radioed for backup. Responding officers found him laying face down between two vehicles with a gunshot wound to the back. Two juvenile suspects with outstanding warrants were later arrested in a neighboring county.
The suspect who shot Officer TenHaken was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. The accomplice was sentenced to 22 years.
Officer TenHaken is survived by his fiancée.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 051
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 51 ReflectionsOfficer TenHaken,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Manitowac. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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