Detectives Jackie Lowe and Jeff Hands have been selected for Detectives of the Month for May 2021 for their tireless efforts in a murder investigation and the subsequent conviction of a suspect in the crime.Â
On January 25th, 2019, Detectives Lowe and Hands were assigned to investigate the murder of a man who had been shot in the 2300 block of Frisse Avenue. This was a complex case that was solved through time-intensive work using technology, good interviewing skills, and coordinating efforts with detectives from outside agencies. Their work resulted in the arrest of Justin Brewer and they were able to recover the murder weapon that had been thrown into Pigeon Creek shortly after the crime.Â
The murder trial began on May 17th,2021, and throughout the week, they were both asked by prosecuting attorneys to do additional work to strengthen the case. Many hours of work and attention to detail resulted in a guilty verdict for murder and other enhancement charges.
These detectives are both examples of what can result from teamwork and good investigative skills.
*Congratulations on a job well done!!
