Sergeant Ignazio J. Ciuppa, Garfield Police Department, New Jersey

Sergeant Ignazio J. Ciuppa

Garfield Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, March 15, 1954

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Ignazio J. Ciuppa

Sergeant Ciuppa succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle as he escorted a funeral procession.

He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma until succumbing to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was charged with reckless driving.

Sergeant Ciuppa had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Tuesday, March 9, 1954

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Sgt. Ciuppa,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Garfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 15, 2024