Police Officer Charles L. Moeller, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Police Officer Charles L. Moeller

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Sunday, December 9, 1979

Charles L. Moeller

Police Officer Chuck Moeller was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.

His patrol car was stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle, which was cutting through a gas station to avoid the traffic light, struck his it. The other vehicle struck a guardrail around the gas pumps, careened off a parked truck, and then struck Officer Moeller's patrol car. Officer Moeller died of injuries suffered in the cash.

The driver who caused the crash was sentenced to three years in prison.

Officer Moeller had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Location Illinois

Most Recent Reflection

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It has been nearly forty years since I worked as a young officer on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Police Department. I always remember Chuck as one of the nicest guys, a terrific family man and a dedicated law enforcement officer. He would take the time to coach a new department member. Everyone liked and respected him for the genuine good person that he was.

Asst. Chief E. Kevin O'Neill (ret.)
City of Portage (WI) Police Dept.

April 1, 2016