Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Joseph Monteparo was stabbed to death while attempting to talk a man into dropping a knife. Sergeant Monteparo was familiar with the suspect and had dealt with him on several occasions. Other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Sergeant Monteparo had served with the Asbury Park Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Monteparo gave the Asbury Park Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Asbury Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Monteparo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Joseph M. Monteparo served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Sergeant Joseph M. Monteparo 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%.
At Asbury Park Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph M. Monteparo's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph M. Monteparo Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph M. Monteparo is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph M. Monteparo was killed by edged weapon.
Military Service
Joseph M. Monteparo served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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