Captain Charles Thomas Andreano, Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

Captain Charles Thomas Andreano

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Thursday, July 30, 1964

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Charles 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

response driving, vehicle crash

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Capt. 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024