Incident
Patrolman Sciolto was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic in a construction zone near the junction of I-495 and I-95. The 33-year-old driver was arrested and convicted of charges in connection with Patrolman Sciolto's death. A bridge in the interchange was named in honor of Patrolman Sciolto. Patrolman Sciolto had served with the Attleboro Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sciolto gave the Attleboro Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Attleboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sciolto.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles Vincent Sciolto served in the U.S. Navy (1945â1946) before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman Charles Vincent Sciolto is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MA, 199 of 469 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.4% of this state's fallen. That is 42.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Attleboro Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Vincent Sciolto's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Vincent Sciolto Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Vincent Sciolto is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Vincent Sciolto was killed by automobile.
Military Service
Charles Vincent Sciolto served in the U.S. Navy (1945–1946) before joining law enforcement.
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