New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 1970
Add to My HeroesRichard L. Weltz
Trooper Weltz was killed in an automobile accident on Route 219, in Hamburg, while returning from a pistol match in which he represented the New York State Police.
Trooper Weltz had served with the agency for 6 years and was assigned to Troop A at Athol Springs.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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