Trooper John W. Staas, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

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Trooper

John W. Staas

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch: Saturday, December 2, 1961

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 7 years

Badge # 1382

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 12/2/1961

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Staas was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol in Mullica Township.

Trooper Staas had served with the agency for almost seven years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 2, 2011

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