Saint Albans Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, February 18, 1960
Add to My HeroesCrit Edmond Hall, Sr.
Sergeant Crit Hall suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a burglary suspect on foot.
At 3:00 a.m., he responded to a burglary call at Don's Drive-In on US Highway 60. As Sergeant Hall was about to enter the building, one of the suspects exited and immediately fled. As he chased the man, he collapsed.
Officer Hall was a World War I veteran of the United States Army who served with the Saint Albans Police Department for eight years. He also served with the West Virginia Highway Patrol for 16 years, the Richland County Sheriff's Department for 14 years, and as police chief at the Alderson Police Department and the Rainelle Police Department. He was survived by his wife and four children. One of his sons was a deputy in West Virginia and later served with the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 38 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsOfficer Hall,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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