Officer Charles E. DeBolt

Officer Charles E. DeBolt | Peoria Park District Police Department, Illinois
Peoria Park District Police Department, Illinois
Officer Charles E. DeBolt

Peoria Park District Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, July 4, 1924

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Charles E. DeBolt

Officer Charles DeBolt was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding car at Grand View Drive Park.

Officer DeBolt was assigned to traffic duty in the park for the holiday weekend. He began to pursue a speeding vehicle but within moments, the motorcycle's front wheel began to slide on loose gravel and Officer DeBolt lost control and became airborne. Officer DeBolt was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officer DeBolt had served with the Peoria Park District Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, 14-month-old daughter and 2-week-old daughter.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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Officer DeBolt,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 4, 2024

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