In the spring of 1910, the burgeoning borough of Carlstadt, New Jersey, was served by its first-ever Police Chief, a man named Charles L. Schmidt. At 55 years of age, the male chief was a figure of respect and authority in the small community. His life, however, came to a sudden and violent end in the line of duty, a tragedy that would linger in the town's memory. The fateful events began to unfold on April 28, 1910, when a distress call concerning a young woman shattered the day's peace.
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