Correctional Officer Ernest R. Grossguth, Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Rhode Island

Correctional Officer Ernest R. Grossguth

Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Rhode Island

End of Watch Sunday, March 26, 1995

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Ernest R. Grossguth

Correctional Officer Ernest Grossguth suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after breaking up a fight between several inmates in the Maximum Security prison.

Officer Grossguth was knocked to the ground while attempting to separate the inmates, but was able to help subdue them. Following the incident he returned to his post in Tower 4, where he was found unresponsive a short time later. Other officers were unable to revive him.

Officer Grossguth had served with the Rhode Island Department of Corrections for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 34 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Officer Grossguth, it has been 29 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 34 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 26, 2024