Lee Anthony Crews served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Lee Crews was shot and killed during a struggle with a burglary suspect. He had responded to a local restaurant for a burglar alarm on Ashley Street and observed a person flee the scene. He chased that person into a nearby parking lot, and a struggle ensued. The perpetrator gained control of Patrolman Crews' service weapon and shot him. The man fled to Detroit, Michigan, where he was captured. He was returned to Georgia, where he was sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Crews was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Valdosta Police Department for 6 years.
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In tribute
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.
Patrolman Crews gave the Valdosta Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Valdosta community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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