About Charles McDonnell

Charles McDonnell was an American law enforcement officer and police captain in the New York City Police Department. Popularly known as "Lightning Charlie", he was responsible for a number of high-profile arrests during the 1870s/80s, including those of procuress Jane the Grabber and gambler Samuel S. Brewster.

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Occupation: police officer
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 18, 1841
Died: August 14, 1888

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Charles McDonnell

NYPD police captain responsible for the capture of a number of high-profile criminals, most notably, procuress Jane the Grabber in 1875.

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Occupation: police officer
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 18, 1841
Died: August 14, 1888

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