Chief Monroe
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- Jan 31, 1891The Thief in Blue: Police Chief Exposes Captain’s Theft of Prisoners’ BelongingsA dramatic hearing reveals Officer Fayban’s accusation that Captain Henry Sheahan stole handkerchiefs, neckties, and cash from arrested men, sparking a bitter war of words between Seattle’s top law enforcement officials.Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1891The Police Sweep Through WhitechapelA massive police crack-down on the city's red-light district leads to crowded courtrooms and a battle over jury trials.Seattle, WA
- Feb 21, 1891The Shadow Over Seattle: A Councilman’s Scathing Exposé of ViceIn 1891, a fiery letter from C. B. Bagley to the Post-Intelligencer accused the mayor and police chief of being puppets to the city’s most notorious gamblers and saloon-keepers.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- May 18, 1892The Seattle Police Force ShuffleMayor Ronald's 'reform' administration clears house to install political allies with troubled pasts.Seattle, WA