DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, July 20, 2002
Add to My HeroesAnn Marie Guinta
Police Officer Ann Guinta was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a report of a fight aboard a transit bus.
As she came over a slight hill on North Decatur Road, near Gifford Drive, she swerved to the right to avoid striking a vehicle that was in the left-hand lane. Her patrol car clipped the back of the truck and turned onto its side in a wooded ravine. The top of the patrol car struck a tree, pinning her inside.
Officer Guinta had served with the DeKalb County Police Department for five years. She is survived by her 6-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1886
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 118 ReflectionsAnn, the world is a lesser place without you. I was the last person you ever spoke to, and that day stays in my memory every day. I have been hesitant to write something here, but I think I am ready. Everyday that I get in a vehicle, I am reminded of the risk we take just driving somewhere. I carry you with me in everything I do, and I miss just talking with you. I am thankful I knew you and was special enough for you to call me friend. I will never forget you.
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