Special Officer Ronald P. Kleber, Middletown Police Department, New Jersey

Special Officer Ronald P. Kleber

Middletown Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, October 23, 1982

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Ronald P. Kleber

Special Officer Ronald Kleber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic.

The driver was immediately arrested and charged with death by auto, DWI, and other offenses. The 26-year-old driver was only convicted of drunk driving. He was fined $250 and lost his license for six months.

Officer Kleber had been with the Middletown Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 15 years
Badge 340

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Fined $250.00

directing traffic, Impaired Driver

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Dad,

40+ years has passed but it seems like it was just yesterday. For the brief time I had you, you taught me so much. The love and friendship you gave me always made me feel special and is something that I always hold close to my heart. I'll never forget our ice cream dates and calling Mom a chicken while we were updated down clacking away upside down on that roller coaster. I still have my chair you redid, your handprint is still there in the paint! There's been some challenges but I want you to know I'm doing my best in integrity and in my own way of serving to make you proud. I wear my memorial bracelet everyday with your name on it on my left wrist because it is closer to my heart. My heart aches whenever I see another from the blue family paid the ultimate sacrifice. I know so deep what the pain feels like for their family. I pray for each of our officers and their families daily. No one should ever have to feel that type of pain. I am so grateful for all the comments people have posted over the years here in regards to you and I thank them each with my whole heart for taking the time out to post. I love you always. Your daughter, Sandy

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Ronald P. Kleber

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February 16, 2023