Charles Ralston

Death by Force

In the small town of Weeping Water, Nebraska, a community was shaken by the violent death of one of its own. On the evening of November 1, 1908, the town's Marshal, Charles A. Ralston, a 49-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty. His death stemmed from his suspicion of a group of men who had checked into a local hotel. Believing them to be involved in a jewelry theft, Marshal Ralston began to discreetly follow the men as they made their way from the hotel to the nearby railroad yard.
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Night Watchman Charles A. Ralston

Two Nebraskans added to Law Enforcement Memorial - KSNB

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