New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, November 29, 1971
Add to My HeroesRobert Joseph Merenda
Trooper Merenda was struck by a vehicle and killed on the New Jersey Turnpike while on duty in Woolwick Township. He was struck as he made a traffic stop of a speeding motorist.
Trooper Merenda had served with the agency for almost three years. He was survived by his wife and two young sons.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 years, 9 months
- Badge 2393
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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