Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 29, 1983
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: March 29, 1983
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Michael Aselton was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a motorcycle.
Patrolman Aselton's cousin, Patrolman Brian Aselton of the East Hartford, Connecticut, Police Department, was shot and killed also in the line of duty on January 23, 1999.
Patrolman Aselton had served with the agency for four years. He was survived by his wife.