Police Officer Fabrienne Margot Van Arsdell

Police Officer Fabrienne Margot Van Arsdell | Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
Police Officer Fabrienne Margot Van Arsdell

Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, July 25, 1981

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Fabrienne Margot Van Arsdell

Police Officer Fabrienne Van Arsdell was killed when her police car was rear-ended by a drunk driver during a traffic stop on South Lewis Avenue.

She had stopped the original vehicle for drunk driving as well. When the second car struck her vehicle, it caught on fire and jammed the doors shut, trapping Officer Van Arsdell inside.

Officer Arsdell had served with the Tulsa Police Department for five years.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Not available

traffic stop

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Officer Van Arsdell,
On today, 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tulsa. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

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July 25, 2018

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