Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 14, 1988
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 14, 1988
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Charles Stegall was killed when his patrol car was broadsided on East Boulevard by a drunk driver. The crash occurred as Officer Stegall responded to an alarm call.
The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended the following day.
Officer Stegall had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his three children.