Constable William Tressler

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

Campbell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, September 20, 1928

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William Tressler

Constable William Tressler succumbed to gunshot wounds to the stomach and back 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 served more than 13 years in law enforcement, beginning as a Campbell County patrolman and later becoming a state police officer, deputy constable, and finally constable for the Ft. Thomas District. In January 1928 he was additionally sworn in as a Covington Prohibition Agent while still serving as constable.

He was survived by his wife and son, one brother and one sister. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

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

ambush

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