Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Palamara was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle at Mamaroneck Avenue and Ethelridge Road. He was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to lose control. He was transported to White Plains Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Palamara had served with the White Plains Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Palamara gave the White Plains Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the White Plains community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Palamara.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Charles T. Palamara is one of 1 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 645 of 2,147 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30% of this state's fallen. That is 30 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At White Plains Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles T. Palamara's cause is highlighted.
How Charles T. Palamara Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Charles T. Palamara is highlighted in Jun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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