Policeman Charles F. Hallenbeck, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman Charles F. Hallenbeck

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1962

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Charles F. Hallenbeck

Policeman Charles Hallenbeck was killed when the cruiser he was riding in was forced off the road and into a power pole in the 1400 block of 109th Street.

He and his partner were pursuing three men who held up a liquor store when the 19-year-old driver rammed into the side of the cruiser. Policeman Hallenbeck's partner suffered a concussion.

A month later, a single fingerprint found in a stolen car led to the arrest of the three suspects. The driver was convicted of manslaughter.

Policeman Hallenbeck served with the Los Angeles Police Department for less than a year and a half. He was survived by his wife and three young children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year, 5 months
Badge 10733

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Convicted of manslaughter

vehicle pursuit

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I was a year and a half. Not 3. Please correct this post. My brother Rick just turned 4 and my sister Terrie was 5. I wish I would have known him. I still think about him all the time. I’m 65 now. He’s still my hero.

Jeff Hallenbeck

Jeff Hallenbeck
Charles was my father.

June 10, 2025