Patrolman Charles A. Better

Patrolman Charles A. Better | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Patrolman Charles A. Better

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, September 28, 1930

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Charles A. Better

Patrolman Charles Better succumbed to injuries sustained the previous days in a motorcycle accident while patrolling Route 1 in the town of Danvers.

Another vehicle had swerved into his lane, striking him head-on, and throwing him into a stone wall across from the state hospital. The driver who caused the crash was charged with manslaughter.

Patrolman Better was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for seven months. He was survived by his wife, mother, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 7 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Saturday, September 27, 1930
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Patrolman Betters, it has been 941 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 7 months of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 29, 2024

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