Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, November 24, 1992
John E. Laughery
Sergeant John Laughery died from the AIDS virus after contracting it during a search conducted in November 1983.
He was conducting a search of a woman's car for drugs when his hand was punctured by a hypodermic needle under one of the seats. He did not find out about his condition until 1989.
Sergeant Laughery had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 1, 1983
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsJust stopping by..... went to your grave the other day... I miss you.... you are the only one that has earned my tears even 26 years later.... I love you! Wish we could talk.... one day.... g’nite Dad.
He knows
Son
September 4, 2018
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