Police Officer John Byko, Jr., Linden Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer John Byko, Jr.

Linden Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, June 17, 1935

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John Byko, Jr.

Police Officer John Byko was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on Route 25 (modern-day Route 1) near the entrance to the Rose Hill Cemetery.

The driver of the vehicle had previously lost his right to drive after being involved in a fatal crash seven years earlier. He was convicted of charges related to the crash that killed Officer Byko. He was sentenced to six months in jail and lost his right to drive.

His partner was injured in the crash but survived.

Officer Byko had served with the Linden Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 7 years
Badge 19
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 17, 2015