Asbury Park Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Saturday, April 24, 1971
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: April 24, 1971
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant Joseph Monteparo was stabbed to death while attempting to talk a man into dropping a knife.
Sergeant Monteparo was familiar with the suspect and had dealt with him on several occasions. Other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect.
Sergeant Monteparo had served with the Asbury Park Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.