Santa Barbara Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, January 12, 1931
Add to My HeroesRonald R. Wainscott
Officer Ronald Wainscott was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of De La Vina Street and West Haley Street while he was responding to an emergency call.
As he entered an intersection his vehicle broadsided another vehicle. The call he was responding to turned out to be a false alarm.
Officer Wainscott had served with the Santa Barbara Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Wainscott,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Barbara.
R.I.P.
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