Carteret Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, August 15, 2016
Add to My HeroesLawrence Michael Craig
Sergeant Lawrence Craig suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after directing traffic around a disabled motorist during a period of high temperatures.
He cleared from the scene and a short time later radioed dispatch that he needed assistance. Responding officers and fire personnel located him near 240 Roosevelt Avenue and attempted to revive him with CPR and a defibrillator but were unsuccessful. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Craig had served with the Carteret Police Department for 37 years. He is survived by his three children and mother.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 37 years
- Badge 77
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace Sgt. Craig. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Craig Family and the Carteret Police Department.
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