Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, December 8, 1970
Add to My HeroesHarold C. Ewald
Deputy Ewald suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at the juvenile detention center. Doctors attributed the heart attack to the stress of being shot and losing his partner, Deputy Frank Crampton, in an incident earlier in the year.
Deputy Ewald had been with the agency for 20 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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