Deputy Sheriff Rudolph F. Howell, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota

Deputy Sheriff Rudolph F. Howell

Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Monday, September 25, 1950

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Rudolph F. Howell

Deputy Sheriff Rudolph Howell died from injuries he received several days before while chasing a suspect in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Deputy Howell saw the suspect enter a motor vehicle and attempted to stop him. The suspect began to run with Deputy Howell in pursuit. During the chase, Deputy Howell collapsed and hit his head on the pavement, fracturing his skull.

The man he was pursuing was apprehended later in the day. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $7 for driving without a license.

Deputy Howell had served with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for three years and had been a candidate for sheriff at the November 1950 election. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Fall
Incident Date Wednesday, September 20, 1950

foot pursuit

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Deputy Sheriff Howell,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ramsey County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 25, 2025