Cobb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, December 17, 1983
Add to My HeroesDrew Haynes Brown
Police Officer Drew Brown was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a drunk driver and burst into flames.
He was running radar while parked in the median of U.S. 41, north of Blue Springs Road in Acworth, when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames.
The drunk driver who struck him was sentenced to one year in jail after being convicted of misdemeanor vehicular assault.
Officer Brown had served with the Cobb County Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Marietta-Cobb County DUI Task Force. He was survived by his son, mother, sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 0324
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 1 year
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Brown.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 25, 2019
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