John Henry Posenau.
Patrolman John Posenau suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a suspect in the old First Precinct Station near the intersection of Broad Street and Belvidere Street. The suspect was apprehended and put in a patrol wagon when Patrolman Posenau suffered a heart attack. Patrolman Posenau was a United States WWII veteran and had served with the Richmond Police Department for 11 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Posenau gave the Richmond Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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