White Plains Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 26, 1946
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 83
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 26, 1946
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Charles Palamara was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle at Mamaroneck Avenue and Ethelridge Road. He was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to lose control.
He was transported to White Plains Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Palamara had served with the White Plains Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.