Patrolman William Howard Ritter

Patrolman William Howard Ritter | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio Patrolman William Howard Ritter | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman William Howard Ritter | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman William Howard Ritter | Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman William Howard Ritter

Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, December 18, 1932

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William Howard Ritter

Patrolman William Ritter succumbed to injuries sustained after falling from a second-story porch while attempting to arrest a suspect for possessing narcotics.

Patrolman Ritter had served with the Ashtabula Police Department for almost three years.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 2 years, 11 months
  • Badge 23

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall

arrest attempt

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service of Patrolman William Howard Ritter of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ashtabula, Ohio and the additional 85 peace officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 18, 2025

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