Patrolman Leslie H. Peters, Jr., Haverhill Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Leslie H. Peters, Jr.

Haverhill Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, June 27, 1986

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Leslie H. Peters, Jr.

Patrolman Leslie Peters was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

He was on patrol when he swerved to avoid a vehicle that failed to slow down at an intersection. Patrolman Peters was thrown to the ground and died from his injuries seven hours later.

Patrolman Peters had served with the Haverhill Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 23 years
Badge 34

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Thursday, June 26, 1986

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Officer Peters, it has been 38 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 23 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 27, 2024