Marshal D. Platt Woodland, Downey Police Department, Idaho

Marshal D. Platt Woodland

Downey Police Department, Idaho

End of Watch Thursday, July 16, 1964

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D. Platt Woodland

Marshal Woodland was shot and killed in a gun battle with burglars at the Downey Grain Growers Plant. As the suspects fled Marshal Woodland emptied his revolver and managed to puncture the gas tank of their car. A trail of gasoline led police to their abandoned stolen car. The suspects stole another car and ran a roadblock in Montpelier while exchanging shots with police. The suspects, four men and two women, were captured at dusk in the Cache National Forrest.

One of the suspects, a 18 year old youth, was convicted of Marshal Woodland's murder and sentenced to prison. He was released on May 8, 1979.

Marshall Woodland had served with the Downey Police Department, for three years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

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Marshal Woodland,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Downey. And to your Family and loved ones, wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 16, 2024