Patrolman Walter P. Langley, Mansfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Walter P. Langley

Mansfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, October 2, 1983

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Walter P. Langley

Patrolman Walter Langley was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a car parked on the side of Route 140 at 1:15 a.m.

The driver who struck him was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous driving, failure to yield to a pedestrian, and marijuana possession. The 32-year-old driver was released after signing a written promise to appear in court.

It was later determined that the car parked on the side of the road had been driven by a drunk driver. That driver was also arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

Patrolman Langley was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He had served with the Mansfield Police Department for 8 years and had previously served with the Kingston Police Department. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with vehicular homicide

suspicious vehicle

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Patrolman Langley, it has been 41 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 8 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Mansfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 2, 2024