Essex County Park Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, August 4, 1979
Joseph A. Pocchio
Police Officer Joseph Pocchio was shot and killed after he stopped a vehicle he suspected was stolen.
He spotted the vehicle inside of Branch's Brook Park in Newark and conducted a traffic stop. Before he could exit his vehicle, the driver opened fire, killing Officer Pocchio.
The subject was apprehended and convicted of murder.
Officer Pocchio had served with the Essex County Park Police Department for seven years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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