Ole McMillan

In the quiet summer of 1901, the town of Humboldt, Iowa, was shaken by the sudden and violent death of one of its own. Ole McMillan, a 28-year-old male, served as the community's night watchman, a familiar and trusted presence in the small town. His life was cut tragically short on Sunday, July 7, 1901, while in the line of duty.

The catalyst for the fatal encounter was a domestic disturbance. A local man was reportedly abusing his family, and McMillan was dispatched to intervene. Word of ...

Night Watchman Ole McMillan

Humboldt Police Department, Iowa, Fallen Officers