Cleveland Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 231
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 20, 2012
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Justin Maples was killed in a single vehicle crash on South Lee Highway at approximately 9:30 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a telephone pole, causing severe damage. He was transported to SkyRidge Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries 50 minutes later.
Officer Maples had served with the Cleveland Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and parents.