Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal Charles Lodine was shot and mortally wounded in a gun battle with three bank robbers.
Three men, who had blown open a safe at the bank in Greenville, Iowa, the night before, were trapped at the depot in Albert City by Marshal Lodine and a Greenville posse. When ordered to surrender, the suspects opened fire killing a posseman and wounding Marshal Lodine in the groin. The posse returned fire killing one suspect. The other two escaped into the country, but were captured a short time later. Marshal Lodine succumbed to his wounds a week later.
The two captured suspects were convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to death December 6, 1901. Their sentences were commuted to life January 21, 1903. One of the suspects died in prison March 20, 1911.
I am an Iowa native and was ignorant of the sacrifice of Marshal Lodine. As a retired peace officer, I salute his service. He did his duty.
Sgt. J.D. Peppmeier Belle Fourche Police (Ret) October 1st, 2013
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Lodine served with the Albert City Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Albert City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Lodine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Charles J. Lodine is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles J. Lodine's cause is highlighted.
How Charles J. Lodine Compares
Offender Outcome
One shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles J. Lodine is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles J. Lodine was killed by gun; unknown type.