Police Officer Charles E. Porteus
Princess Anne County Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, June 1, 1952

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 1, 1952
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Officer Porteus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop at Atlantic Avenue and 81st Street. During the stop a Navy officer struck both him and the violator, killing both. The man fled the scene but was apprehended by a witness. The suspect was charged with involuntary homicide by the military police and charged with hit-and-run and manslaughter by the local police.

Officer Portues was a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was survived by his wife and three children.