KINCAID POLICE DEPARTMENT

Special Policeman Joseph Antone Sigler
Bulpitt Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, September 14, 1934

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 10, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Special Policeman Sigler succumbed to gunshot wounds he received four days earlier after escorting a citizen to his residence.

Special Policeman Sigler and his brother were requested to escort a local garage proprietor from a saloon to his home. Upon their arrival, the resident pointed out some bullet holes that had recently been shot into his house. As they conversed in front of the residence, a neighbor and the homeowner's wife joined them and the officer's brother left to walk home. Shortly after this, at about 0245 hours, the four were fired upon in the darkness, seriously injuring Special Policeman Sigler and the neighbor. The neighbor died later in the day from his injuries.

Special Policeman Sigler was struck in the back near his shoulder where the bullet lodged in his spine, causing paralysis. He succumbed to his injuries four days later at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Those responsible for the murders were never apprehended, but it was suspected the ambush occurred due to an ongoing dispute between two rival labor unions seeking control of the local coal mine employees.

Special Policeman Sigler had served with the Bulpitt Police Department for several months and was a US Army veteran of World War I. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, four sisters and three brothers.

Officer Earl David Price
Pawnee Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, November 5, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: SG-713

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 5, 1989
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not Charged

Officer Price was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver. Officer Price was involved in a pursuit with a vehicle that ended in the suspect vehicle crashing at 0130 hours. When Officer Price and his partner exited their patrol car to investigate, a 10-ton grain truck, which was being operated by an intoxicated driver, struck the patrol car pushing it into both officers. Officer Price was killed and his partner was injured, but recovered.

The driver of the grain truck was never charged because the State's Attorney indicated they did not have sufficient evidence to prosecute on charges of DUI and reckless homicide.

Officer Price had served with the agency for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.

Police Officer Ricky G. Vatthauer

End of  Watch: Monday, January 6, 2009

Biographical Info:

Age: 47

Tour of Duty:  Police Officer for the City of Taylorville, IL – 23 years

Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Day of Death: January 6, 2009

He was born February 6, 1961, in Taylorville, IL. He was valedictorian of Moweaqua High School Class of 1979, received his Bachelor's Degree in business from Sangamon State University and his Master's Degree in counseling from the University of Illinois.

He was hired as a police officer by the City of Taylorville on August 4, 1985.  He was a 21-year member of the Illinois Air National Guard, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2004.

He earned his black belt in karate and was an instructor at Lincoln Land Community College.

 In addition to his police duties he served as the police department’s D.A.R.E. officer from 1995 through 2008. His memberships include the Christian County Y.M.C.A., Police Benevolent Association, and the Moose Lodge of Taylorville.