Middletown Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, October 23, 1982
Add to My HeroesRonald P. Kleber
Special Officer Ronald Kleber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic.
The driver was immediately arrested and charged with death by auto, DWI, and other offenses. The 26-year-old driver was only convicted of drunk driving. He was fined $250 and lost his license for six months.
Officer Kleber had been with the Middletown Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 340
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Fined $250.00
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsDad,
40+ years has passed but it seems like it was just yesterday. For the brief time I had you, you taught me so much. The love and friendship you gave me always made me feel special and is something that I always hold close to my heart. I'll never forget our ice cream dates and calling Mom a chicken while we were updated down clacking away upside down on that roller coaster. I still have my chair you redid, your handprint is still there in the paint! There's been some challenges but I want you to know I'm doing my best in integrity and in my own way of serving to make you proud. I wear my memorial bracelet everyday with your name on it on my left wrist because it is closer to my heart. My heart aches whenever I see another from the blue family paid the ultimate sacrifice. I know so deep what the pain feels like for their family. I pray for each of our officers and their families daily. No one should ever have to feel that type of pain. I am so grateful for all the comments people have posted over the years here in regards to you and I thank them each with my whole heart for taking the time out to post. I love you always. Your daughter, Sandy
A YouTube video I made
Put Down The Drink and Think
Ronald P. Kleber
Sandy
Daughter
February 16, 2023
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