Patrolman Lee Anthony Crews, Valdosta Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman Lee Anthony Crews

Valdosta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, January 24, 1984

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Lee Anthony Crews

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. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 6 years
Badge 720
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

arrest attempt, convicted felon, foot pursuit, robbery

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You may never have known me, but I think you would've liked me. My dad, Derek, doesn't talk about you all the time, but he misses you more than he could probably say. We visited your grave this January, and I could tell it was at least a little hard on him. I turn 16 in December. I know you'll never read this, but I just wanted to leave this here as a way of respect. I've heard a lot good things about you, and I'm sure you were an amazing man. Rest in peace.

Michael Anthony Crews
Grandson

August 5, 2025