Fred Cutler

Death by Force

Fred M. Cutler, a 54-year-old patrolman with the Lake Placid Police Department, tragically lost his life on July 1, 1907. The incident occurred while he was attempting to arrest a man who had been causing a disturbance in the town. The suspect had been recklessly driving his horse and buggy through the streets and had threatened to kill any officer who tried to apprehend him. Following orders from the Lake Placid village president, Patrolman Cutler, along with another officer, located the suspec ...Read More

Patrolman Fred M. Cutler