Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Miglio suffered a fatal heart attack after being kicked in the head by the sister of a speeding motorist he had pulled over at 4:00 a.m. The 35-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years. Officer Miglio had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son. In June 2020, Miami Avenue was renamed Miglio Way on the 25th anniversary.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miglio gave the Wildwood Crest Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wildwood Crest community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miglio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Eugene J. Miglio III is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NJ, 229 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.4% of this state's fallen. That is 35.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eugene J. Miglio III's cause is highlighted.
How Eugene J. Miglio III Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eugene J. Miglio III is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eugene J. Miglio III was killed by person.
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