Prev
Incident
Officer Anthony Haase was killed in a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Idalia Road and State Road 528 while responding to a domestic violence call at approximately 3:00 am.
A female subject was being beaten by a male subject, who was also threatening other family members with a gun.
During the response Officer Haase's vehicle left the roadway and struck a ditch.
Officer Haase was sworn in as police officer only five months earlier, but had worked for the Rio Rancho Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and two siblings.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnvag0qr3eb5810h3cy9- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Anthony. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Haase served with the Rio Rancho Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rio Rancho community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Haase.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Rio Rancho Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Anthony is one of 59 officers lost to accidents in NM, 30.6% of the 193 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2014, 1 officer in NM was lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 40 years on record. The heaviest was 1960, with 4.
In 2014, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2014, 51 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Anthony was 24. Of the 57 lost to accidents in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44; the middle age was 35. Anthony had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anthony was 24. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Anthony had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anthony was 24. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Anthony had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.5% of these deaths in NM; August holds the most, 18.6%. Sundays: 10.2%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Rio Rancho Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.6% of all 193 deaths in NM, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Rio Rancho Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Anthony among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Rio Rancho Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
