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Police Officer Donald Joshua Newman | Jemison Police Department, Alabama Jemison Police Department, Alabama

Police Officer

Donald Joshua Newman

Jemison Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Saturday, March 5, 2011

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 8 years

Badge # 411

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 3/5/2011

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Donald Newman was killed in an automobile accident while responding to head-on vehicle crash involving children.

His patrol car hydroplaned during a period of heavy rain and struck a utility pole on U.S. Highway 31.

Officer Newman had served with the Jemison Police Department for just over two years and had previously served as a military police officer in the U.S. Air Force for six years. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solacr for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 5, 2012

 

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