Acworth Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, October 23, 1954
Add to My HeroesWilliam Luther Crowe
Patrolman William Crowe succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was involved in a vehicle crash while pursuing a drunk driver.
His 1949 Ford patrol car went out of control and struck a tree.
Patrolman Crowe had served with the Acworth Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and several grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Sunday, October 17, 1954
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrolman Crowe,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Acworth. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 23, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths

Lieutenant Helio Armando Garcia, III
South Fulton Police Department, GA
EOW: April 16, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
Wood County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 9, 2025

Deputy Sheriff William May
Walton County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 2, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte
Marysville Police Department, CA
EOW: March 26, 2025

Sergeant Grant J. Candies
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: March 23, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: March 17, 2025

Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona
Newark Police Division, NJ
EOW: March 8, 2025

Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Saint Paul Police Department, MN
EOW: March 1, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: February 23, 2025