Paramus Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, October 3, 1976
Add to My HeroesMichael P. McEllen
Patrolman McEllen was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an intruder call at 2300 hours. His patrol car hydroplaned on a rain-slicked Route 17, causing it to strike a light pole.
Patrolman McEllen had served with the agency for 3.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 306
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsMike has been gone 21 years today, still think of him and miss him
Jim Sheehan ret,
Paramus Police Department
October 4, 2021
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