Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Kleber gave the Middletown Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Middletown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Kleber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Ronald P. Kleber served in the U.S. Army (1962â1968) before joining law enforcement.
Special Officer Ronald P. Kleber 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 Middletown Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ronald P. Kleber's cause is highlighted.
How Ronald P. Kleber Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ronald P. Kleber is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ronald P. Kleber was killed by automobile.
Military Service
Ronald P. Kleber served in the U.S. Army (1962–1968) before joining law enforcement.
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