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Zone Sergeant Gerald A. DeGroot | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Zone Sergeant

Gerald A. DeGroot

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, June 24, 1978

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 48

Tour: 19 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 6/24/1978

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Charged with negligent homicide

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Zone Sergeant Gerald DeGroot was killed when his Troop Car was stuck head on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.


The officer had been a member of the New York State Police for 19 years.

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I said a little prayer today for Zone Sergeant DeGroot and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
June 19, 2009

 

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