Attleboro Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, May 31, 1968
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 7
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 31, 1968
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Sciolto was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic in a construction zone near the junction of I-495 and I-95. The 33-year-old driver was arrested and convicted of charges in connection with Patrolman Sciolto's death.
A bridge in the interchange was named in honor of Patrolman Sciolto.
Patrolman Sciolto had served with the Attleboro Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.