New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, June 11, 1962
Add to My HeroesArthur J. Abagnale, Jr.
Trooper Abagnale, Trooper Joseph DeFrino and Trooper Milan Simcak were killed in an automobile accident while on duty on the New Jersey Turnpike in Kearny.
Trooper Abagnale had served with the agency for 16 months.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge 1671
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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