Constable William Tressler, Campbell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Constable William Tressler

Campbell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, September 20, 1928

William Tressler

Constable William Tressler succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he was ambushed on Second Poole's Creek Road in Campbell County.

Two of the three suspects were later shot and killed by officers in Indiana. The third was taken into custody and sentenced to life.

Constable Tressler was Constable for the Ft. Thomas District and was survived by his wife and son. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky.

Bio

Age 46
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, September 17, 1928
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Two shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. You will always be remembered and revered.

Rest In Peace

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

September 20, 2012