Attalla Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, April 2, 1955
Charlie G. Pearce
Patrolman Charlie Pearce was killed in an accident when he was assaulted while transporting a prisoner to jail.
He had just arrested the man for public intoxication and placed him in the rear of the cruiser, which did not have a cage. During the driver to jail the man reached around and grabbed Patrolman Pearce around the neck, causing the cruiser to strike a tree. Both Patrolman Pearce and the suspect were killed.
Patrolman Pearce had served with the agency for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Killed in accident
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