Troutman Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, December 2, 1990
Add to My HeroesWilliam John Pettit, Sr.
Patrolman William Pettit was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to catch up to a pursuit on I-77. His patrol car left the roadway on a curve at approximately 3:20 am.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYou are my brother. You are missed more and more every day. Love you my brother!! Miss you more than words can express!!
Parianne Tilley
Sister
May 22, 2018
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