Roll of Honor
Charles E. Porteus
Incident
Police Officer Charles Porteus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop at Atlantic Avenue and 81st Street. During the stop a U.S. Navy private struck both him and the violator, killing both. The man fled the scene but was pursued, captured, and returned to the scene by a U.S. Navy Major. The suspect was charged with involuntary homicide by the military police and charged with hit-and-run and manslaughter by the local police. Officer Porteus was a WWII hero who received three Silver Stars and a Purple Heart. He went from the rank of private to sergeant in his machine gun platoon.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Porteus served with the Princess Anne County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Virginia Beach community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles E. Porteus served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Police Officer Charles E. Porteus is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Princess Anne County Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles E. Porteus's cause is highlighted.
How Charles E. Porteus Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles E. Porteus is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles E. Porteus was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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