Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea

Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, May 5, 2024

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Marcellus E. Bethea

Trooper II Marcellus Bethea collapsed and died while training at the Ewing Headquarters Division at 1040 River Road in Ewing Township.

Trooper Bethea was training to join Teams Unit One, the New Jersey State Police SWAT Team.

Trooper Bethea had served with the New Jersey State Police for eight years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge 7829

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness

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The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

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City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 10, 2024

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