California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1953
Add to My HeroesJohn Walter Armatoski
Officer John Armatoski was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he stood beside a car he had stopped near Needles, California.
The 57-year-old driver was jailed for drunk driving and other charges. Five days later he hanged himself in his jail cell.
Officer Armatoski had served with the agency for 5 years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1281
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsThe CHP Needles Area has created a challenge coin to pay tribute to Officer Armatoski and his ultimate sacrifice. We would like to present one to the surviving family. If they could contact us at 7603262000.
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