Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch: Sunday, November 9, 1997
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 1503
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 8, 1997
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 15 years
Officer Dewey Sherbo was killed when his patrol car was intentionally rammed by another vehicle during a vehicle pursuit of a stolen car.
Officer Sherbo's patrol car burst into flames upon impact. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition for 20 hours before succumbing to his injuries.
Four suspects were apprehended at the scene of the crash. The 17-year-old suspect who was driving was sentenced to 15 years.
Officer Sherbo had served with the Newark Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and two children.