Officer John Walter Armatoski

Officer John Walter Armatoski | California Highway Patrol, California
California Highway Patrol, California
Officer John Walter Armatoski

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1953

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John Walter Armatoski

Officer John Armatoski was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he stood beside a car he had stopped near Needles, California.

The 57-year-old driver was jailed for drunk driving and other charges. Five days later he hanged himself in his jail cell.

Officer Armatoski had served with the agency for 5 years.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 1281

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Committed suicide
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The CHP Needles Area has created a challenge coin to pay tribute to Officer Armatoski and his ultimate sacrifice. We would like to present one to the surviving family. If they could contact us at 7603262000.

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November 23, 2022

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