Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: Not available
Badge #: Not available
Military veteran
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 6/16/1952
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Charged with manslaughter
Princess Anne County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Monday, June 16, 1952
End of Watch: Monday, June 16, 1952
Officer Charles Porteus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop at Atlantic Avenue and 81st Street.
During the stop a military serviceman struck both him and the violator, killing both. The man fled the scene but was apprehended by a witness. The suspect was charged with involuntary homicide by the military police and charged with hit-and-run and manslaughter by the local police.
Officer Porteus was a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was survived by his wife and three children.
