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On January 5, 2011, Chief of Police Ralph Arthur Painter of Rainier, Oregon, lost his life in the line of duty under tragic circumstances. Chief Painter, who was 56 years old at the time of his death, responded to a call at a local car stereo shop on Rock Crest Street. The incident involved a man attempting to take a car that did not belong to him, prompting the need for police intervention.
Upon arriving at the scene, Chief Painter made contact with the individual, which led to a physica ...Read More
Upon arriving at the scene, Chief Painter made contact with the individual, which led to a physica ...Read More
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Ralph Arthur Painter
Male
White / Caucasian
Rainier
OR
2011-01-05
56
Ralph
Arthur Painter
11/22/2025
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I recently came across a detail about Chief Ralph Arthur Painter's story that I hadn't seen discusse... ...Read More
12/08/2024
12/08/2024
Hey everyone, I just want to take a moment to talk about the strength it must have taken for Chief R... ...Read More
10/22/2023
10/22/2023
I can’t stop thinking about the impact Chief Painter had on his community and family. I was readin... ...Read More
08/07/2023
08/07/2023
