Police Officer Charles David Howley, Oldham County Police Department, Kentucky

Police Officer Charles David Howley

Oldham County Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Charles David Howley

Police Officer Charles Howley died one day after being exposed to refrigerant while searching a daycare center following reports of smoke in the building.

He had responded to the daycare center and began to search it to ensure all of the children and employees had exited the building. During the search he was exposed to a refrigerant that was being released into the air. He sought medical treatment after beginning to feel ill. He suffered a fatal heart attack the following day.

Officer Howley had served with the Oldham County Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two children

Bio

Age 51
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Exposure to toxins
Incident Date Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 11, 2018