Roll of Honor
Charles Edward Dobbertin
Incident
Deputy Dobbertin succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he shot while attempting to stop a man from stealing packages out of a delivery truck while off duty. Deputy Dobbertin observed the crime in progress and began chasing the suspect. As he rounded a corner, Deputy Dobbertin was struck in the face with a radio antenna. The suspect then grabbed his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Dobbertin had served with the agency for 7 years and had served for many years previously with another agency.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dobbertin served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dobbertin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles Edward Dobbertin served in the U.S. Navy (1953â1961) before joining law enforcement.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Edward Dobbertin is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 64.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Douglas County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Edward Dobbertin's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Edward Dobbertin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Edward Dobbertin is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Edward Dobbertin was killed by officer's handgun.
Military Service
Charles Edward Dobbertin served in the U.S. Navy (1953–1961) before joining law enforcement.
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