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Constable Charles Weber succumbed to injuries sustained on November 7th, 1924, after falling from a vehicle that sped off as he was standing on the running board.
He and two other constables from nearby towns were patrolling River Road, near Elkridge, as a result of frequent issues with cars parking there in the dark. He was directing the occupants of an illegally parked car to move along when the driver suddenly accelerated, dragging him approximately 50 feet. He eventually fell from the car and down a 10-foot embankment. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Constable Weber's son was accompanying him at the time and witnessed the incident.
Charges were dropped against a suspect who was arrested following Constable Weber's death after it was later determined that the license plate number provided by Constable Weber's son was wrong. It is not known if any other suspects were ever apprehended.
Constable Weber had served as the town constable for Elkridge for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Weber gave the Howard County Constable's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ellicott City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Weber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Howard County Constable's Office remembered here.
Charles is one of 195 officers killed feloniously in MD, 51.6% of the 378 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1924, 4 officers in MD were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 104 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 48. Of the 178 killed feloniously in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43.8; the middle age was 35. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Charles was 48. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.2% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 11.8%. Mondays: 16.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Howard County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 378 deaths in MD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-E
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