Henry County Policeman Officer Charles Haist was killed when his cruiser collided with another vehicle while the officer was on his way to a distress call. Haist, died while being airlifted to Henry Medical
Center, he died before reaching the hospital, The accident happened about 5:30 a.m. on Ga. 20 near Interstate 75. Authorities said his cruiser collided with a Dodge pickup truck before the car overturned, coming to a rest on the front of a lawn of a Taco Bell restaurant. The driver of the pickup was also rushed for medical treatment to Henry Medical Center. It was not immediately clear how the accident occurred
or who was at fault in the crash.

The officer was responding to a call for help from other officers who were trying to thwart a burglary at Premier Wireless Solutions on Eagles Landing Parkway. Three suspects, who allegedly tried to run over one of the

responding officers, were ultimately arrested following the incident. Authorities identified those suspects as (seen below right) Bruce Austin, 18, of Riverdale; Stacey Seaborn, 18, of Atlanta; and Deangelo Myers, 19, of College Park. Each suspect was charged with burglary and two counts of aggravated assault. Officer Charles Haist who joined the force in 2002 leaves behind two daughters. Agency Information: Henry County Police Department 345 Phillips Dr. McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-954-2900

Henry County Police Officers salute as they line the outside of Salem Baptist Church in  McDonough, Ga., Feb. 19, 2005, as the casket of fellow officer Charles Haist is brought to an awaiting Hearst following services.

 


IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID GUNNY - LINDA MOORE RET.
DEKALB CO POLICE DEPT

Ret, Police Officer, GUNNY MOORE
RET DEKALB COUNTY GEORGIA

Date: 02/21/2005
Time: 10:47 AM


My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Haist, friends and fellow officers.
Officer Haist thank-you for protecting our community, you will be missed!

Wife of deputy
Bree R, Homemaker, GA

Date: 02/20/2005
Time: 12:04 AM


TO THE FAMILY,
HANG IN THERE ALL YOU HAVE ARE MEMORIES NOW. IT'S VERY HARD, BUT BE STRONG. I'M RELATED TO JOSH BLYLER E.O.W. 5/2/04.........

APRIL, GA
velma17@tds.net

Date: 02/17/2005
Time: 10:12 AM


Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu


Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.