Yonkers Police Department, New York
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Add to My HeroesJoseph Kostik
Police Officer Kostik and Police Officer Albert Laptak were killed when their patrol car struck a telephone pole.
Officer Kostik had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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