Lodi Police Department, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 9, 1998
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 33
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: December 9, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Cromwell was killed when his police motorcycle struck another vehicle as he was attempting to catch a speeder.
He had activated his lights and sirens when the third vehicle pulled in front of him from a shopping center parking lot, causing him to broadside it and killing him instantly.
Officer Cromwell had served with the Lodi Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.