Ruston Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, May 23, 1978
Add to My HeroesRaymond L. Croxton, Jr.
Sergeant Croxton was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car left the roadway during a pursuit. It is believed that he was chasing a motorcycle at the time of the incident. The driver of the vehicle he was chasing was never found.
Sergeant Croxton had been with the agency for just over six years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile; Motorcycle
- Offender Not available
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View all 4 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
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