Agent Ronald Ernest Haskell, Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics, Nevada

Agent Ronald Ernest Haskell

Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics, Nevada

End of Watch Saturday, January 4, 1975

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Ronald Ernest Haskell

Agent Ronald Haskell succumbed to injuries sustained on December 1, 1969, when he was severely beaten while on an undercover assignment.

He was questioning an informant when two suspects showed up at the residence and started a fight. He was struck over the head with beer bottles several times and knocked unconscious. The suspects stole his badge and credentials and then drove him to the address on his driver's license.

Agent Haskell underwent brain surgery five times as a result of his injuries before passing away.

Agent Haskell was a United States Navy World War II veteran and had served with the Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics for six years. He was one of the first agents hired when the Nevada Division and Narcotics was created. He had previously served with the Reno Police Department for 14 years. Agent Haskell was survived by his wife, daughter, son, father, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Monday, December 1, 1969
Weapon Person
Offender Charged with assault

undercover

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Agent Haskell,
On today, the 50th 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. 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 4, 2025