Chief Deputy Sheriff Ross John Krieger, Porter County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ross John Krieger

Porter County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Saturday, August 26, 1944

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Ross John Krieger

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ross Krieger suffered a fatal heart attack after arresting three juveniles.

The juveniles had attacked two men on Washington Street in Valparaiso. Chief Deputy Krieger and a patrolman from the Valparaiso Police Department broke up the fight and arrested the juveniles. After booking them into the Porter County Jail, Chief Deputy Krieger stepped into the hallway and passed out. Despite efforts, he was unable to be revived.

Chief Deputy Krieger had served with the Porter County Sheriff's Department for four years and was the leading candidate for Sheriff in the 1944 November election. He was survived by his wife, sister, stepsister, two stepbrothers, and a nephew.

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Age 55
Tour 4 years
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

arrest, disturbance, fight call

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Chief Deputy Sheriff Krieger,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Porter County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 26, 2024