On May 15th, 2012 Trenton Officers were ambushed.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Officers Mike Runyon and Gene Palumbo were patrolling near the 600 block of Stuyvesant Avenue just before midnight when they heard gunshots. They rolled down their windows to look for the source of the noises and found their SUV had been hit by four rounds of bullets. A total of six shots had been fired.
Detective Michael Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to take action during a robbery while he was off duty in Paterson, New Jersey.
He and several friends were visiting a club on Straight Street. While outside, speaking to an employee, a suspect approached and attempted to rob the two at gunpoint. Detective Morgan attempted to take action but was shot once in the side as he reached for his weapon.
Responding units from the Paterson Police Department transported Detective Morgan to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wound.
The suspect fled the scene, however, the shooter and his girlfriend were arrested two days later in a hotel near Philadelphia.
Both have been charged with felony murder, robbery, and weapons charges in the death of Detective Morgan.
Detective Morgan had served with the Newark Police Department for 6-1/2 years.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Detective Michael Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to take action during a robbery while he was off duty in Paterson, New Jersey.
He and several friends were visiting a club on Straight Street. While outside, speaking to an employee, a suspect approached and attempted to rob the two at gunpoint. Detective Morgan attempted to take action but was shot once in the side as he reached for his weapon. Responding units from the Paterson Police Department transported Detective Morgan to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wound.
On October 19th, 2011 Mercer County Sheriff’s Officer William Osterman was stabbed
October 19, 2011 Stabbing – Mercer County Sheriff’s Officer William Osterman
SUSPECT CAPTURED
An off-duty Mercer County sheriff’s officer was stabbed twice as he tried to arrest a disorderly man at the Kingsbury Towers apartment complex. Officer Osterman was struggling with the suspect on the concrete stairs when he was stabbed. The suspect broke free, and Officer Osterman only realized he’d been stabbed when he saw and felt himself bleeding.
On July 31st, 2011 Debora Ferreira, a Essex County Correction Officer, was Killed.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Off duty Essex County Correction Officer Debora Ferreira was found shot in killed in her vehicle after a failed carjacking attempt in Newark.
On June 11th, 2011 a Salem City Officer was shot.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
An officer responding to a home invasion call around 9:42 p.m. and encountered a man matching the description of a suspect believed to have been involved in the home invasion incident. As the officer exited his vehicle to question the man, the man drew a handgun and began firing at the officer. The officer exchanged gunfire and the suspect fled.
On May 27th, 2011 Newark Officer, William Johnson, was killed.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Off duty Newark Officer William Johnson was shot and killed as he ate at a restaurant. The drive by gunman sprayed the restaurant and drove off in a stolen vehicle.
On May 19th, 2011 a retired Floram Park Officer was shot.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
A retired Florham Park police officer was shot multiple times in an ambush by armed robbers while making a cash delivery in the Ironbound section of Newark. The officer returned fire, wounding one suspect
On January 14th, 2011 Lakewood Officer Chris Matlosz was Killed.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed by a man he had stopped to talk to at approximately 4:00 pm. Officer Matlosz was on patrol when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a man walking along the road. As they spoke, the male took one step back, drew a handgun and shot Officer Matlosz three times, killing him.
On May 10th, 2010 Wayne Officer Brian Wodell was involved in a shooting.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Officer Brian Wodell was grazed in the head by a bullet during an armed robbery of an gas station. Police were notified of the robbery via 911 report and panic alarm alert. Officer Wodell was the first to arrive on the scene. As he exited his patrol car, Officer Wodell encountered the suspects, who ordered him not to reach for his firearm. But the suspects fired two rounds at Wodell, one of which grazed the left side of his head.
On January 30th, 2010 Fairfield Officer Gerald Veneziano was shot.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
Off duty Officer Gerald Veneziano was shot while he attempted to question a motorist. The suspect followed Officer Veneziano for 11 miles as Officer Veneziano drove to work. After shooting the officer the suspect fled the scene leaving the officer gravely wounded.
