Roll of Honor
Justino Tudela Arriola
Incident
Captain Justino Arriola was shot and killed when while intervening in a fight outside of a tavern in Tanapag. Captain Arriola was off duty and playing pool inside of the tavern when he heard gunshots outside. He confronted the gunman and ordered him to drop his gun. The man shot Captain Arriola in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Captain Arriola returned fire and killed the subject. A bystander stole Captain Arriola's revolver before responding officers arrived at the scene. Captain Arriola had served in law enforcement for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
21 years. You could have gone home.
Captain Arriola gave the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Saipan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Arriola.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Captain Justino Tudela Arriola is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In S, 3 of 4 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this state's fallen. That is 20.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Justino Tudela Arriola's cause is highlighted.
How Justino Tudela Arriola Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Justino Tudela Arriola is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Justino Tudela Arriola was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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