Macon Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, October 27, 1989
Add to My HeroesPreston Kinney Jones
Sergeant Preston Jones was killed in an automobile crash while responding to another officer's call for assistance at 2:00 a.m.
He was traveling west on Mercer University Drive when he slid into a pole while passing another vehicle at Pio Nono Avenue.
Sergeant Jones had served with the Macon Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, who also served as a patrol officer with the Macon Police Department, two stepsons, mother, father, two sisters, and two brothers. His grandfather retired from the Macon Police Department.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsHey UNCLE Preston it’s LEAH .How I wish I could remember you and to see you interact with PEAVY (lol) .I KNOW YOUR SO PROUD OF HIM. Say hey to them family and continue to prepare that table for us . LOVE YOU
Leqh
niece
August 1, 2024
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