VANDERBURG COUNTY – On Wednesday, a member of the Indiana State Police and a fixture of the Warrick County community will be hanging up the mic for the last time. Sergeant Todd Ringle will be retiring after serving the public with the Indiana State Police for the last 42 years.
Sergeant Ringle is a native of Fowler, IN, and a graduate of Benton Central High School. Sergeant Ringle attended Vincennes University, earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice. In July 1984, Sergeant Ringle started his career with the Indiana State Police as a Telecommunication Operator (Dispatcher) at the Evansville Post. Sergeant Ringle worked less than one year as a dispatcher before turning 21 and applying to become a Trooper. Sergeant Ringle was accepted to attend the 43rd recruit academy in the summer of 1985 and graduated in November 1985.
Sergeant Ringle was assigned to the Evansville Post following graduation. Sergeant Ringle primarily patrolled Pike County for a year and then patrolled Warrick County for the next 14.5 years. In 2000, Sergeant Ringle was promoted to the rank of Sergeant to serve as the Public Information Officer for the Evansville District. Sergeant Ringle served in this position for just over 25 years.
Lieutenant William Gadberry, District Commander of the Indiana State Police Evansville Post, said, “Sgt. Ringle has been serving the citizens of Indiana for over 40 years. He has done an excellent job with our public outreach efforts, and his experience and positive outlook will be greatly missed.”
Sergeant Ringle said, “I feel blessed to be able to complete 42 years with the Indiana State Police. As your public information officer, I have enjoyed sharing important information over the last 25 years. Our troopers work diligently to help ensure our highways and communities are safe, and it was an honor to share their dedicated efforts. I’m looking forward to playing more golf, traveling, and spending more time with my wife and family.” Sergeant Ringle lives in Warrick County with his wife, Linda.
