New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, May 7, 1931
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 11067
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 7, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Ringhauser was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol.
Patrolman Ringhause was responding to a call of a burglary in progress when he attempted pass another car. His patrol car slid off the shoulder of the pavement, skidded and turned over four times on Woodhaven Boulevard near 107th Avenue, Ozone Park.
Patrolman Ringhause was taken to Jamaica Hospital where he died from a fractured skull and other injuries.
Patrolman Ringhauser had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to the 102nd Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.