Trooper Joseph Thomas Lanzi
Maryland State Police
Maryland
End of Watch: Saturday, October 28, 1995
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Lanzi was killed in an accident while responding to assist a Cecil County deputy at the scene of a DUI accident in which the suspect was armed with a gun. During the response Trooper Lanzi's patrol car skidded during a down pour and struck a tree.

Trooper Lanzi had served with the agency for almost 5 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.