Fallen Officers
Chief of Police Frank Chadwick
End of Watch: Monday, July 15, 1935
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Chief Chadwick and Officer Harry Storem were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bank robbery suspect near Alderton. As the officers neared the suspect he opened fire on them, striking Officer Storem in the wrist. Chief Chadwick attempted to exit the driver's side of the vehicle but was struck just above the collar bone. As Officer Storem attempted to regain control of his weapon after being shot, the suspect shot him in the head.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 6, 1943.
Officer Harry Storem
EOW: Monday, July 15, 1935
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Officer Storem and Chief Frank Chadwick were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bank robbery suspect near Alderton. As the officers neared the suspect he opened fire on them, striking Officer Storem in the wrist. Chief Chadwick attempted to exit the driver's side of the vehicle but was struck just above the collar bone. As Officer Storem attempted to regain control of his weapon after being shot, the suspect shot him in the head.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 6, 1943.
Officer Storem was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons.
Marshal William Jeffery
End of Watch: Sunday, September 30, 1894
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Marshal William Jeffery was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity near Meeker Junction.
As he and two other men returned to town they observed two men jump from a train and run to a nearby shack. One of the men put a bundle down at the shack. As Marshal Jeffery inspected the bundle he discovered a hat, belt, and .44 caliber Colt revolver. The man returned and demanded that Marshal Jeffery return the items to him. When the Marshal refused the man shot him.
The man was later shot and killed by other officers.
Marshal Jeffery had served with many different local and federal agencies during his career. He was survived by his wife and three children.