New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Add to My HeroesJames G. Hoopes, III
Detective Sergeant James Hoopes suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his department's physical fitness training program at the Casino Gaming Bureau in Atlantic City.
Sergeant Hoopes had served with the New Jersey State Police for 14 years and was assigned to the Casino Gaming Bureau's Investigation Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 5712
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 143 ReflectionsToday being the actual 8th anniversary of your untimely passing I would just like to reiterate my previous reflection in saying that you will never be forgotten by your LE brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
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