Captain Charles W. Wells, Newburyport Police Department, Massachusetts

Captain Charles W. Wells

Newburyport Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, January 15, 1920

Charles W. Wells

Captain Wells suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting at the scene of a fire. He collapsed after helping firemen perform their duties. He was taken to a nearby home where he died shortly after a physician tended to him.

Captain Wells had served with the agency for 38 years.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 38 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 15, 2012