Night Marshal William L. Meadows, Plainfield Police Department, Iowa

Night Marshal William L. Meadows

Plainfield Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Monday, January 23, 1961

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William L. Meadows

Night Marshal Bill Meadows was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress at the Hartman Packing Company on Main Street in Plainfield.

At approximately 2:00 am, a noise disturbance call occurred at the locker plant. Officer Meadows responded and arrived at the plant with the owner and his son. As Officer Meadows entered the building through the front door, he surprised the burglars and was fatally shot through the heart.

The suspects fled the scene and were never apprehended.

Night Marshal Meadows was a United States Army WWII and Korean War veteran and had served with the Plainfield Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents and aunt.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

burglary

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Night Marshal Meadows,
On today, the 64th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 23, 2025