New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Thursday, August 4, 1927
Add to My HeroesJoseph A. Smith
Trooper Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty in Point Pleasant.
He had served with the agency for just under 4 years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 231
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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