Patrolman Leslie H. Peters, Jr.

Patrolman Leslie H. Peters, Jr.

Haverhill Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, June 27, 1986

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Leslie H. Peters, Jr.

Patrolman Leslie Peters was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

He was on patrol when he swerved to avoid a vehicle that failed to slow down at an intersection. Patrolman Peters was thrown to the ground and died from his injuries seven hours later.

Patrolman Peters had served with the Haverhill Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 23 years
  • Badge 34

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Thursday, June 26, 1986

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Officer Peters, it has been 37 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 27, 2023

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