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Chief of Police Anthony J. Terminelli | Washington Borough Police Department, New Jersey
Washington Borough Police Department, New Jersey

Chief of Police

Anthony J. Terminelli

Washington Borough Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 18, 1992

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 3, 1992
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Anthony Terminelli suffered a fatal heart attack following the foot pursuit and struggle of a burglary suspect. After tackling the suspect, he was struck in the chest by the man.

His health started to deteriorate following the incident and he passed away 15 days later as the result of a heart attack.

Chief Terminelli had served with the agency for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.