Albany Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, February 6, 1961
Add to My HeroesFrancis W. Castle
Officer Castle was killed when he was struck by a 40-ton road grader while directing traffic.
Officer Castle had been with the agency for 11 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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