Friday, May 30, 2014

Sterling Police Department Finds Dead Male, Seeking Help Locating Wife

***Press Release***

On May 29, 2014, at approximately 1:00 PM, officers of the Sterling Police Department responded to a medical call at 409 S. 3rd Avenue.  Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male, identified as 70 year old Charles Roger Severance, who is a resident of the home.  


During the subsequent investigation, officers were unable to locate Shirley Anne Severance, the deceased male’s spouse, who also resides at the residence.


The Sterling Police Department with the assistance of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Logan County Coroner’s Office and the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are currently conducting an extensive investigation into the cause of death of Charles Severance and the whereabouts of Shirley Severance. Mrs. Severance is 70 years of age, 5’00” tall, 140 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes and needs to be located to check her welfare and for questioning.  


An autopsy on Mr. Severance was scheduled for today, May 30, 2014.


Current assessment of the investigation and evidence does not indicate any overt threats or public safety concerns.


The Sterling Police Department requests anyone that has any information regarding this case or the location of Mrs. Severance to please contact the Sterling Police Department at 970-522-3512 or Crime Stoppers at

970-522-EYES(3937).



Shirley Anne Severance
DOB: 09/29/43
Sex: Female
Height: 5’00”
Weight: 140
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown




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