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Line of Duty Death
Englewood
Police & Fire
Images Of 26 More Heroes Added To Port Authority PD Line-Of-Duty Death Memorial
The images of 26 Port Authority police officers who died in the line of duty before and after 9/11 were added to a striking memorial on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge. The memorial at Port Authority Police Benevolent Association headquarters off East Palisade Avenue in Englewood Cliffs originally was created to honor the 37 PAPD officers killed in the 9/11 terror attacks on America. They included K9 Sirius, whose handler put him into what was believed to be a safe place at the World Trade Center before the buildings fell. "At that time, we had what we believed to be ei…
Baltimore
Traffic
Procession Planned For Fallen Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III On Friday
The Baltimore County Police Department is cautioning motorists that there will be traffic disruptions on Friday as the fire department prepares for the funeral procession of firefighter Rodney Pitts, who died in the line of duty. On Thursday, Oct. 19, Pitts was killed battling a massive blaze in Northwest Baltimore that also claimed the life of Lt. Dillon Rinaldo, who died days after the fast-moving fatal fire at an area hospital. According to officials, the funeral procession is planned to begin at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on North Charles Street in B…
St. Mary's
Obituaries
Firefighter Killed In Leonardtown Blaze Was Naval Air Station Member Providing Support
The firefighter who was killed battling a house fire in St. Mary's County has been identified. Brice Trossback was part of the Naval Air Station's Patuxent River Naval Air Station unit providing support to multiple agencies who responded to the fire around 4 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, on the 20500 block of Deer Wood Park Drive in Leonardtown. The Naval Air Station mourned the 25-year-old firefighter's line of duty death in a Facebook post, noting he "made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a mutual aid call of a structure fire in Leonardtown, Maryland, dedicating his life to protect an…
Capital District
Obituaries
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired
Nysp
Trooper From Troy Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness
Decades after he helped search for survivors buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a retired New York State Police trooper has died. Patrick Hogan, of North Greenbush in Rensselaer County, died Thursday, April 13, at the age of 61 from an illness stemming from his time at what became known as Ground Zero, according to State Police. The New York State Troopers PBA, which represents nearly 6,000 retired and active members of the New York State Police, said Hogan’s death will be considered a “line-of-duty death.” Born and raised in Tro…
Dauphin
Police & Fire
Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In
A Pennsylvania police chief was fatally shot by a suspect who late was killed by officers exactly four years after being sworn in as chief. Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire — who was sworn into his role on Jan. 2, 2019 — was killed in the line of duty Jan. 2, 2023, officials confirm. He was allegedly shot by a suspected carjacker identified as 28-year-old Aaron Lamont Swan near the the 800 block of Sixth Avenue shortly after 4 p.m., local police said. Swan fled in a vehicle then crashed, and ran into a wooded area toward a housing development, Allegheny County Police Superintende…
New Haven
Police & Fire
Firefighter Dies After Responding To Early Morning Blaze At North Haven House
A Connecticut firefighter has died from injuries he suffered responding to a house fire early in the morning. A 46-year-old North Haven firefighter died from injuries he sustained while responding to a blaze at a residence on Quinnipiac Avenue in North Haven on the morning of Monday, Dec. 26, WTNH reported. The firefighter's name has not been released yet, the news outlet reported. "He was everybody's friend," North Haven Fire Chief Paul Januszewski said at a news conference. "He was a great person. He was a great family man. He would do anything for anybody." Multiple agencies …
Yonkers
Obituaries
'Beyond Grateful': Foundation Pays Off Mortgage Of Late Yonkers Sergeant
As the family of a fallen police sergeant in Westchester County prepares to face their first holiday season without him, an organization is giving them quite a generous gift. Earlier Report - Help A Hero: Community Raises Thousands For Family Of Late Westchester County Sergeant The Tunnel To Towers Foundation, which pays off mortgages for the families of heroes who die in the line of duty, is doing the same for the family of Yonkers Police Department Sgt. Frank Gualdino, a resident of Mahopac in Putnam County, who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the age of 5…
Alexandria
Obituaries
Police Chief Joe Carey Dies In Virginia Crash
A police chief in Virginia was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while on the job late Friday, Dec. 16. Brodnax Police Chief Joe Carey was struck and on US Route 58 near the border of Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties, officials confirmed. Prayers to our Brothers and Sisters in blue in Brodnax with the Line of Duty Death of their Police Chief! 💔 Update:... Posted by BLACKSTONE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT on Friday, December 16, 2022 “Police Chief Joe Carey was struck and killed while on duty tonight," a spokesperson for the Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department posted on social me…
Frederick
Obituaries
Rookie Frederick County Firefighter Killed In Three-Alarm Blaze While Volunteering In PA
Officials confirmed that a first-year firefighter in Maryland died in the line of duty while volunteering for his hometown department in New Tripoli in Pennsylvania. The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services announced on Thursday, Dec. 8, that firefighter Zachary Paris died overnight from injuries sustained while operating with his volunteer company battling a three-alarm house fire in West Penn Township. Authorities say that Paris and another New Tripoli firefighter were killed battling the blaze in West Brunswick Township in Schuylkill County. A third person was found dea…
Lehigh
Obituaries
Two Firefighters Killed Battling Schuylkill County Blaze
Tributes are pouring in from across state lines and beyond for two firefighters who were tragically killed Wednesday evening battling a Schuylkill County blaze. Assistant Fire Chief Zachary Paris, 36, and Firefighter Marvin Gruber, 59, responded to a blaze with the New Tripoli Fire Company at 1121 Clamtown Rd. in West Penn Township around 4 p.m., the Boonton Fire Dept. said. Both Paris and Gruber became trapped inside the burning home during the rescue and were removed in critical condition. They later succumbed to their injuries. Meanwhile, an occupant of the home was found in the woods …
Hudson
Obituaries
Bayonne Police Captain Dies In Line Of Duty
Police in Bayonne are mourning the loss of one of their one. Capt. Paul Jamolawicz died in the line of duty, according to city officials. A cause of death was not announced. The members of the Secaucus Police Department send deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Bayonne Police Department while they mourn the loss of Captain Paul Jamolawicz. Posted by Secaucus Police Department on Saturday, November 12, 2022 Jamolawicz began his career in 1985, a year before now-Mayor Jimmy Davis joined the force. He worked as a patrolman, detective bureau, narcotics unit and internal a…
Montgomery MD
News
Fallen Maryland Fire Chief To Be Added To National Firefighters Memorial
A fire chief in Maryland is getting a prestigious posthumous national honor four years after his death. Retired Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Chief James P. Seavey, Sr.’s death is being considered a Line of Duty Death and his name will be added to the memorial wall in Emmitsburg by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the organization announced. This week it was announced that former Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Chief James P. Seavey Sr.’s death will be recognized as a Line of Duty Death (LODD) and his name will be added to the National Fallen Firefighte…
Prince George's
Obituaries
Special Police Officer From Maryland Fatally Shot In DC
A Special Police Officer from Prince George's County was fatally shot in Washington DC over the weekend, authorities said. Shawn Minor, 33, of Forestville, was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast around 12:23 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, Metropolitan Police said. Minor was on-duty and in uniform up until his death, police said. Minor was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for evaluation. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his agency (Edwards Security …
Fairfax
News
Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later
Michael Garbarino was endlessly hopeful. The 23-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Force mentored young officers and tutored troubled teens at the former Pimmit Hills Alternative High School when he served as a resource officer. May 17 marks 16 years since he was killed in the line of duty. Most know him simply as a hero. On May 8, 2006, an 18-year-old loaded down with several handguns and an AK-47 drove a stolen van into the parking lot of the Sully district police station in Chantilly and opened fire. Garbarino, 53, was sitting in his unmarked patrol car near the end of his sh…
Ocean
News
Ocean County Sheriff's Officer Died Of COViD-19 Contracted On Job: Union
It is with great sadness that we announce our first line of duty death, members of the Ocean County Sheriff's Department said. Sergeant Matthew Horton, 40, passed on Tuesday, Feb. 22, after a long battle with coronavirus he contracted while on duty, the Ocean County Sheriff's PBA Local #379 announced on Facebook. "Sergeant Horton was a true gentleman and man of God," the post read. He was the first commander of the department's Rapid Deployment Team and served in our Judicial, Field Services and Professional Standards Unit. "He is survived by his wife and four boys who will no doubt…
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Fdny
Firefighter From Long Island Dies After Battling Blaze In Queens
An FDNY firefighter from Long Island suffered a "medical episode" and died after battling a house fire. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday, Feb. 17, that Nassau County resident Jesse Gerhard, age 33, of Long Beach, died on Wednesday, Feb. 16 after battling a fire in Far Rockaway the day before. A seven-year veteran of the department, Gerhard suffered a medical episode while on duty in his firehouse -- Ladder Company 134 in Far Rockaway, Queens -- and was transported to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital where he later died, the mayor said. Gerhard had worked …
Mamaroneck
Obituaries
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty
A 37-year-old firefighter in the region died in the line of duty. The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire and the Forestburgh Fire District said that Assistant Chief William J. Steinberg died on Saturday, Jan. 15 while operating at a mutual aid structure fire. Steinberg, who was known as "Billy," was battling a second-alarm fire in Monticello, according to authorities. Further information has not yet been released. "At this time the dates and times for the service are pending. We will provide this information when the arrangements are finalized," the Forestburgh Fire C…
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support
Baltimore police officer Keona Holley died after she was taken off life support Thursday, Dec. 23, a week after she was shot in a line-of-duty ambush, authorities announced. "Her health has been deteriorating over the last couple of days and her family, in consultation with her doctors, has had to make the most difficult decision," Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said. "Her strength, courage and resilience are an inspiration to us all." Holley -- who joined the force in 2019 -- was rushed to the hospital after she was shot in her patrol car on Pennington Avenue in Curtis Bay arou…
Fairfield
News
'The Loss We Have Suffered Is Immeasureable': Family Of Late CT Trooper Reacts To Tragedy
The family of Connecticut State Police Sgt. Brian Mohl, who died in the line of duty after his vehicle was swept away in floodwaters from Storm Ida, has released a statement. Connecticut State Police reported that Mohl died on Thursday, Sept. 2, after his vehicle was swept away while patrolling in Litchfield County. Read more - CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm "We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers," the statement from his family reads. "The loss we have suffered is immeasurable. Brian was an incredible person. He was …
Brookfield
Obituaries
CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm
A Connecticut State Police sergeant who was hospitalized after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Ida has died. The well-respected veteran trooper lost his life early Thursday morning, Sept. 2 as sweeping floodwaters in Litchfield County from the Pomperaug River flooded a road in Woodbury. Hours after Troop L last heard from him, Sergeant Brian Mohl was found by search and rescue teams in the waters of the river, swollen by the torrential rains of Ida. Earlier report: CT State Trooper Swept Away By Flood Waters Found Alive After Massive Search “It is with dee…
Brookfield
News
CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm
A Connecticut State Police sergeant who was hospitalized after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Ida has died. The well-respected veteran trooper lost his life early Thursday morning, Sept. 2 as sweeping floodwaters in Litchfield County from the Pomperaug River flooded a road in Woodbury. Hours after Troop L last heard from him, Sergeant Brian Mohl was found by search and rescue teams in the waters of the river, swollen by the torrential rains of Ida. Earlier report: CT State Trooper Swept Away By Flood Waters Found Alive After Massive Search “It is with dee…
Somerset
Police & Fire
Assistant Hillsborough Fire Chief William 'Billy' Shaffer Dies In Line Of Duty
A HIllsborough Township firefighter died in the line of duty Wednesday. William "Billy" Shaffer, assistant chief of Co. 2, was at the scene of a vehicle fire on Camplain road when he was found unresponsive, officials said. His coworkers treated him and he was transported to RWJ Somerset Hospital, where he died. He is survived by his wife, Marian, and three children. Earlier today, our firefighting family suffered a sudden loss with the passing of Bill Shaffer, Assistant Chief of the... Posted by Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 on Wednesday, July 14, 2021
North Rockland
News
Firefighter, Ex-Marine Found Dead In His Hudson Valley Home, Possible Line Of Duty Death
A Hudson Valley firefighter who served two tours in Afghanistan and earned a Purple Heart was found dead in his home after responding to multiple calls during Tropical Storm Isaias. The Vails Gate Fire Department in Orange County announced that firefighter Alec Tannenbaum, a volunteer firefighter there who worked as a federal firefighter for the United States Military in West Point, was found dead in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The 29-year-old Tannenbaum completed an on-duty shift on Tuesday with the West Point Fire Department before responding to numerous alarms while volunteering in Vail…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park
Police & Fire
50 Years Later: Saddle Brook Fire Chief Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice Remembered
TRIBUTE: Thoughts and prayers Friday were with the family of a Saddle Brook fire chief who died in the line of duty 50 years ago. It was shortly after midnight June 26, 1970 that a West Caldwell driver’s car veered off the Garden State Parkway and plunged 30 feet onto Saddle River Road, bursting into flames. Fire Chief William “Don” Wilson was two blocks from the scene of the crash when he lost control of his own vehicle and it struck a tree on a notoriously treacherous curve on Saddle River Road. He was pronounced dead at what was then Hackensack Hospital about an hour later. Don Wilson …
Nassau
Police & Fire
Long Island Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty
The chief of a fire company on Long Island has died during the line of duty. Chief Daryl Rollins of the North Amityville Fire Company reportedly died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, while responding to a fire, said the Suffolk County Fire Chiefs. Initial reports are that Chief Rollins died following the response to a call early in the morning. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights
Police & Fire
Children's Section Of Ridgefield Library Named For Beloved Firefighter Who Died In Line Of Duty
TRIBUTE: Ridgefield Firefighter Michael McLaughlin was 51 when he answered his final alarm: While operating the tower ladder at a two-alarm blaze in 1996, the 10-year department veteran suffered a fatal heart attack. Loved ones, colleagues and grateful citizens proudly carry McLaughlin's memory – and now the children’s section of the borough library carries his name. McLaughlin’s death “was a huge blow to the department,” Fire Chief Michael Kees said at a dedication ceremony Monday night. “Mike was the guy everyone looked up to and was always glad to have around." Kees and McLaughlin’…
Armonk
Sports
State Trooper, 29, Killed In Action Was All-America College Linebacker
The New York State Police Benevolent Association is accepting donations for its charity as well as for the family of Trooper Nicholas Clark, a former college football player who was shot and killed while attempting to assist a suicidal man upstate. Early on Monday, July 2, New York State Police troopers assisted members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office and the Corning Police Department, where there was a report of a suicidal man who barricaded himself in his Welch Road home in Erwin. During the incident, trooper Nicholas Clark, 29, was shot and killed. The suspect, 43-year-old Steven …
