Policeman Clyde Rogers, White Lake Police Department, South Dakota

Policeman Clyde Rogers

White Lake Police Department, South Dakota

End of Watch Tuesday, February 3, 1948

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Clyde Rogers

Policeman Clyde Rogers died after being struck on the head with a weapon believed to be a tire iron. He was assaulted when he interrupted a burglary in progress.

Four years later a 32-year-old man awaiting trial on habitual criminal charges in Omaha, Nebraska, admitted that he killed Policeman Rogers. He was convicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years in the Nebraska Penitentiary. Even though he confessed to the murder, South Dakota officials refused to charge him due to a lack of evidence.

Policeman Rogers was survived by his sister.

Bio

Age 72
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Never charged

burglary

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Officer Rogers,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for for the citizens of White Lake.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 3, 2023