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Deputy Sheriff Rodney Norberg | Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

Deputy Sheriff

Rodney Norberg

Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

End of Watch: Friday, August 13, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 8/13/1971

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Rodney Norberg was killed in a helicopter accident while he and the civilian pilot were en route to a party near Lake Minnetonka.

Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter crashed in a cornfield near Highway 152 and Territorial Road in Maple Grove. The crash scene wasn't located until the next morning. The civilian pilot was also killed.
Deputy Norberg is survived by his parents.

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Deputy Norberg we have not forgotten you at the HCSO. We maintain your memorial plaques in our main sheriff's office and at the patrol division that deputies and visitors see daily as a reminder. You are honored every year at the county peace officers memorial service and at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Your sacrifice will be remembered.

Captain Bill Chandler (retired)
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
June 1, 2011

 

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