Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen

Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen | Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota
Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota
Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen

Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Saturday, August 15, 1953

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Nicholas J. Ethen

Patrolman Nick Ethen suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a burglary at the Peavey grain elevator on College Street.

He and the county sheriff were inspecting the facility when he suddenly collapsed.

Patrolman Ethen was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Devils Lake Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, and four siblings.

Bio

  • Age 62
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

burglary

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Officer Ethen. I'm completing your application to be included on the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Highway (Hwy 200). God Bless you!

Chief Jason Toso
Devils Lake Police Department

December 5, 2025

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