Officer Tony Jackson Garrett, Carrollton Police Department, Georgia

Officer Tony Jackson Garrett

Carrollton Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, December 28, 1975

Tony Jackson Garrett

Officer Tony Garrett was killed in an automobile accident during a high speed vehicle pursuit with an intoxicated driver that lasted for 45 minutes and went through two counties. Officer Garrett was a passenger in the patrol car.

The suspect caused a state trooper to crash also, seriously injuring him, before crashing and being arrested.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Friday, December 26, 1975
Weapon Not available
Offender Apprehended

Most Recent Reflection

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The longest 45 minutes of my life and the saddest days of my life. Tony struggled to stay alive. He had good reason. His wife was 8 months pregnant with a child he would never see. This incident changes the lives of all in the department and community, but not as much as his wifes.
Cpl. Donnie Bates was critically injured and Georgia State Trooper Buddy Horton was also injured.
Like many others, Tony was a Viet Nam Veteran, only to come home and loose his life.
I will always remember you, all of those hurt duirng this incident and your willingness to come to my call for help.

Lt/Detective Tommy D. Payne, Ret.
Alumni-Carrollton Police Department

December 27, 2014