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Read more about the article “I always go armed.” The story of Officer Minnie McKibben

“I always go armed.” The story of Officer Minnie McKibben

  • Post published:March 7, 2022
  • Post category:Law Enforcement/Women

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Board Member & VolunteerMrs. Minnie Pearl (Riddle) McKibben was appointed New Castle (Pennsylvania) policewoman or “matron” on January 7, 1924. She assumed her duties on…

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Read more about the article New Castle’s First Policewoman: Mrs. Rae Muirhead

New Castle’s First Policewoman: Mrs. Rae Muirhead

  • Post published:June 17, 2014
  • Post category:1900-1929/Law Enforcement/Women

By: Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Before women were given the right to vote in Pennsylvania, New Castle had appointed it's first woman police officer. In March 1920, a new…

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Read more about the article In the Line of Duty

In the Line of Duty

  • Post published:January 20, 2014
  • Post category:Law Enforcement

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) A seemingly routine traffic stop spiraled out of control for Pennsylvania State Trooper Leonard P. Straple. He stopped a speeding station wagon near the…

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