Seabrook Police Department, New Hampshire
End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1973
Add to My HeroesCharles S. B. Knowles
Chief of Police Charles Knowles suffered a fatal heart attack when he was kicked in the chest during a struggle on Route 1.
He and another officer attempted to arrest a driver who was impaired. After placing the driver in the patrol vehicle, the female subject kicked him in the chest, triggering a heart attack. Chief Knowles was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated, and the female was charged with assault and battery.
Chief Knowles had been chief for two years and had served with the Seabrook Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsChief Knowles, it has been 50 years since you were taken from us. You would be so very proud of what your Department has become today. New Hampshire law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 13, 2023
Recent LODD Deaths

Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely
Knox County Sheriff's Office, TN
EOW: October 2, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Shannon Eric "Shane" Lang, Sr.
Marion County Sheriff's Department, TN
EOW: September 17, 2023

Captain John Robert Randolph, III
Ringling Police Department, OK
EOW: September 25, 2023

Correctional Officer I Robert Clark
Georgia Department of Corrections, GA
EOW: October 1, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin
Richland County Sheriff's Department, SC
EOW: September 29, 2023

Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin-Sandoval
Colorado Department of Corrections, CO
EOW: September 28, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Marylin Anjanette Mayo
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: September 21, 2023

Police Officer Darrin McMichael
Arlington Police Department, TX
EOW: September 21, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 16, 2023