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Police Officer William G. McCarthy | Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer

William G. McCarthy

Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 14, 1976

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 24 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 1/14/1976

Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife

Suspect: Sentenced to 30 years

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Officer McCarthy was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest two car burglars. Unbeknownst to him, two more suspects were hiding behind him and attacked him. After stabbing him the suspects stole his gun, badge, and personal belongings and fled. Other officers followed a blood trail and arrested the suspects. They were sentenced to 30 years.

Officer McCarthy had been with the agency for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory wili always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Your brothers in blue who wrote so movingly about the night of your murder is proof of how vivid the details stay with those who were involved.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 14, 2012

 

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