Trooper Phillip E. Gonterman, New York State Police, New York

Trooper Phillip E. Gonterman

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Saturday, September 26, 1925

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Phillip E. Gonterman

Trooper Phillip Gonterman was killed when his motorcycle struck a tree at the intersection of Jefferson and Hubble Streets in the Village of Pulaski.

Trooper Gonterman was attempting to overtake a stolen vehicle when a second car pulled from a side street into his path. He swerved his motorcycle to avoid the car, lost control and crashed.

Trooper Gonterman was a United States Army and Navy veteran and had served with the New York State Police for over a year. He was survived by his mother and sister.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

vehicle pursuit, stolen vehicle, motor officer

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Trooper Gonterman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 26, 2025