Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, November 25, 1922
Add to My HeroesPearle E. Roberts
Trooper Pearle Roberts was killed in a motorcycle crash in Mount Carmel while returning to headquarters following duty at a college football game.
The front wheel of his police motorcycle became caught in a streetcar track on Whitney Boulevard. He was thrown to the ground and sustained fatal injuries.
Trooper Roberts was a United States Marine Corps WWI veteran and served with the Connecticut State Police for five months, assigned to the Danielson Barracks. He was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsTrooper Roberts, it has been 102 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 5 months of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 25, 2024
