Police Officer Ronald Gene Roberts

Police Officer Ronald Gene Roberts | Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa
Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa
Police Officer Ronald Gene Roberts

Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Thursday, October 24, 1974

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Ronald Gene Roberts

Police Officer Ronald Roberts succumbed to injuries sustained over two years earlier when he was struck by an Omaha, Nebraska, patrol car that had chased a suspect into Council Bluffs.

Officer Roberts was directing traffic in the rain when the incident occurred at an intersection on Broadway. He remained in the hospital from the time of the incident until his death.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Monday, May 1, 1972

directing traffic, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Roberts,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Council Bluffs. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 24, 2024

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