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Keith Dressel

Case from Toledo, OH dated Feb 21, 2007

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Keith Dressel

Male

White / Caucasian

Toledo

OH

2007-02-21

35

Keith

Dressel

06/23/2026

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Detective Keith Dressel, aged 35, was a dedicated officer with the Toledo Police Department's Vice/Narcotics Section Special Enforcement Division. On the night of February 21, 2007, Detective Dressel and another detective were investigating a drug deal on Ontario Street, near Bush Street. As they exited their vehicle and identified themselves, one of the suspects fled on foot. Detective Dressel pursued the suspect, and during the chase, the suspect opened fire, striking Dressel once in the chest ...
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  • wtol.com: Man who murdered Toledo police detective is eligible for parole
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Teen convicted of killing Toledo police officer
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