Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, November 28, 1982
Add to My HeroesCecil Craig Chatman
Officer Cecil Chatman was killed after being struck on the head in the parking lot of a rural Alabama business.
The suspect was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and seven weekends during the first seven months at the County jail.
He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Probation
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsIn remembrance and honor to Officer Craig Chatman, Captain Jesse Adams' District #11.
Rob Adams
Son of Cpt. Jesse Adams, Officer Craig Chatman's District
September 15, 2014
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