Deputy Sheriff James Eugene Stoltenow, Shawano County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

Deputy Sheriff James Eugene Stoltenow

Shawano County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Tuesday, January 27, 1987

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James Eugene Stoltenow

Deputy Sheriff Jim Stoltenow succumbed to injuries he received in an automobile crash on January 20, 1987, on Greenbay Street in Shawano, Wisconsin.

Deputy Stoltenow was assisting in a vehicle pursuit of a stolen truck initiated by the Oneida Tribal Police Department en route to set up a roadblock on Wisconsin Highway 29. He was driving behind another patrol car to set up the roadblock when a vehicle pulled into his path. As he attempted to avoid the car, he struck a utility pole and another vehicle.

He was transported to St. Vincent Hospital, where he died a week later after never regaining consciousness.

Three teenagers were arrested for theft of the stolen truck.

Deputy Stoltenow was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Shawano County Sheriff's Department for eight years. He was survived by his expectant wife, a son, and parents.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 8 years
Badge 532
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, January 20, 1987

juvenile offender, single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Deputy Sheriff Stoltenow,
On today, the 38th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 27, 2025