Roll of Honor
Incident
Agent Joseph Crews was killed when his vehicle was struck head-on by a drunk driver following the completion of a licensed establishment inspection. Agent Crews had only served with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for nine months, assigned to the Baytown Office of the Houston District. He had previously served with the Woodville Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, brother, and mother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Crews served with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Thank you for your service to the Austin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Crews.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Agent Joseph Thomas Crews 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 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 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, 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. Joseph Thomas Crews's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Thomas Crews Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Thomas Crews is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Thomas Crews was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
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