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.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew William. Claim this record.
In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Night Marshal Meadows gave the Plainfield Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Plainfield community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Add your own tribute to William.
Leave a Tribute