Chief of Police Charles S. Knowles

Charles S. Knowles

Chief Knowles suffered a fatal heart attack when he was kicked in the chest during a struggle. He had responded to the scene of a domestic disturbance and became engaged in a struggle with both the male and female, who had both been drinking. During the struggle the female suspect kicked him in the chest, triggering the heart attack. Chief Knowles was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chief Knowles had been chief for two years and had been with the agency for 30 years.