Otto Austin Loel

Police chief, later executed for murder

Sandy, Oregon

About Otto

Otto Austin Loel was the police chief of Sandy, Oregon in the 1940s. He is infamous for being the only man willing to take the job at the pay the city offered, which turned out to be a terrible bargain. His tenure as police chief ended in execution for murder.

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Offbeat Oregon History podcast

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Town’s police chief was later executed for murder

Offbeat Oregon History podcast•Mar 27, 2026•8:46•guest