Captain Charles Welch Lane

Captain Charles Welch Lane | Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
Captain Charles Welch Lane

Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Monday, September 2, 1996

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Charles Welch Lane

Captain Lane succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he fell while searching for a lost child at a local fair. Captain Lane landed on his service weapon, which broke his hip. After surgery, a blood clot broke free and killed him.

Captain Lane had served with the agency for 34 years.

Bio

  • Age 75
  • Tour 34 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall
  • Incident Date Saturday, August 31, 1996
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I worked with Charlie from 1980-86. A great man who loved his community. As a side note during that time his badge number was “5”.

Dana M Sipes former NCSO dispatcher

September 2, 2024

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