Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Thursday, July 30, 1964
Add to My HeroesCharles Thomas Andreano
Captain Thomas Andreano was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a drowning call.
As the patrol car he was riding in entered the intersection of Army Post Road and Indianola Road, a car ran a stop sign and struck him. The driver of the patrol car was injured in the collision, and the two occupants of the other car died as well. None of the four were wearing seat belts.
Captain Andreano was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Des Moines Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His brother also served with the Des Moines Police Department.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 22 years
- Badge CAPTAIN
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsCapt. Andreano,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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