Patrol Officer Leslie G. Warden, Roswell Police Department, Georgia

Patrol Officer Leslie G. Warden

Roswell Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, June 14, 1986

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Leslie G. Warden

Patrol Officer Leslie Warden was killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 285 near Northside Drive.

At 4:22 a.m., Officer Warden struck a vehicle that was abandoned in the left lane. His vehicle then swerved into another lane and hit a tractor-trailer before stopping at the median wall. He and another passing motorist exited their cars to ensure that nobody was injured inside the abandoned vehicle. While they were looking into the vehicle, another car approached and hit the abandoned vehicle. The impact threw Officer Warden and the citizen into the road. Officer Warden was killed instantly.

The driver that struck Officer Warden was transferred to Northside Hospital in critical condition. The helpful citizen was in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The man who abandoned his vehicle on the side of the highway had crashed into the median and went to Windy Hill Hospital for treatment. He was charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.

Officer Warden was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Roswell Police Department for three years. He previously served in law enforcement in Michigan. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 11 years
Badge 76
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with vehicular homicide

accident scene, vehicle crash

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God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

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Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

June 14, 2025