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Village Marshal Ole Havey | Hayfield Police Department, Minnesota
Hayfield Police Department, Minnesota

Village Marshal

Ole Havey

Hayfield Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch: Saturday, December 30, 1905

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 30, 1905
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 36 years

Village Marshal Ole Havey was shot and killed just after midnight by burglars whome he surprised inside the Dalen & Alrick Store on the village's Main Street.

As the marshal approached the store he observed a light on and movement inside. The subject opened fire through the front door, killing Marshal Havey.

One suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 36 years in prison. He was released in 1942 after serving his sentence.

Marshal Havey was survived by his wife and three young children.