Charlevoix Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 20, 1966
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: July 20, 1966
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Crandall suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted. He had responded to an accident scene in which a suspect was trapped underneath a motorcycle. When Officer Crandall removed the motorcycle the man jumped up, assaulted him, and then fled. Officer Crandall pursued the subject and collapsed as he caught him.
Officer Crandall had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.