Officer Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr.

Officer Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr. | Eutaw Police Department, Alabama
Eutaw Police Department, Alabama
Officer Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr.

Eutaw Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1971

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Joseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr.

Officer Leavelle and Officer Wiley Clark were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle that had been driving in a reckless manner at 0200 hours. The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended.

Officer Leavelle had served with the agency for only 6 months and was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.

Bio

  • Age 21
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Never apprehended
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Officer Leavelle,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Eutaw. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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June 13, 2021

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