Patrol Officer Curtis John Ramsdell, Columbia Heights Police Department, Minnesota

Patrol Officer Curtis John Ramsdell

Columbia Heights Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 1977

Curtis John Ramsdell

Officer Ramsdell was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner. He and another officer had arrested a DUI driver and his passenger for disorderly conduct. While transporting the passenger the suspect was able to retrieve a .25 caliber handgun he had in his rear pants pocket and shot Officer Ramsdell in the stomach as he let the suspect out of the car at the jail. A jailer was also shot and wounded as he ran to the scene to help.

The suspect pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years December 21, 1977.

Officer Ramsdell had been with the agency for 14 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 40 years

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 the solace of all those that love and rememer you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 23, 2013