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Detective Sergeant O'Gar

A police detective sergeant who trades favors and shells with the Op, loyal enough to bend a lieutenant's sharp glance without flinching.

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Also known as O'Gar, Detective Sergeant O'Gar

First appearance: arson plus

As a supporting figure in Continental Op Stories, Detective Sergeant O'Gar is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Police detective working on the kidnapping case alongside the Op.

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O'Gar works the Hall of Justice side of the Op's cases, the man you phone at home when a murder needs cleaning up and a patrolman needs producing. He recognizes Tennant with a lifted eyebrow, mutters 'What the hell is all this?' beside his battered colleague, and quietly palms an empty shell off a desk under a superior's questioning stare. His value is the small, risky, unofficial move that keeps the Op's version of events alive.

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Aftermath
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Detective Sergeant O'Gar appears across 20 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Crooked Souls
Police detective working on the kidnapping case alongside the Op.
I: “Do You Know… Emil Bonfils?”
Bullet-headed detective-sergeant in charge of the investigation; works with the Op and questions Charles about the victim's relationships.
II: “That’s Something!”
Works alongside the Op, presents the physical evidence, and coordinates police follow-up.
III: “A Sleek Kitten That Dame!”
Works with the Op, examines the found items, describes Creda as a 'sleek kitten.'
IV: “Maybe That Ain’t So Foolish!”
Assists in the investigation, enumerates the nine clues, and agrees to the new approach.
V: “Meet Mr. Smith”
Works with the Op on the case, described as calling Creda Dexter a 'sleek kitten'.
VII: “You Have a Lot of Fun, Don’t You?”
Accompanies the Op to Gantvoort's house and to the Dexters' apartment.
VIII
Homicide detective assigned to the case; assists the Op in interrogating Mrs. Estep.
XII
Stationed on the corner, responds to the Op's signal and shoots Ledwich.
Women, Politics & Murder
Mentioned as having described the crime scene.
II
Shares limited information about the Gilmore murder scene and investigation over lunch.
IV
Referenced as having described the murder scene to the Op.
Chapter VII
Arrives at the Hall of Justice after being called by the Op; helps retrieve the empty shell and brings Patrolman Kelly for identification.
Chapter VIII
Present in the office; urges the Op to press charges against Tennant.
V
Leads the homicide investigation at the Ashcraft house, discusses theories with the Op.
I
Homicide detective who examines the body and assists in the initial investigation.
Chapter II
Assists in the interrogation, presents evidence of buttons and garter clasps, and arranges the arrest.
V
Part of the police group called by Duff.
VI
Present at the second house, offers a theory on the shooting.
Chapter VIII
Participates in the interrogation of Peggy Carroll.

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