Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Ambrosio was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver on the Trenton Freeway, near the Southard Street Bridge. He was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier accident when he was struck at approximately 2:15 am and dragged 300 feet. The 24-year-old subject was charged with death by vehicle, reckless driving, and DWI. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond. Patrolman Ambrosio had served with the Trenton Police Department for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Ambrosio gave the Trenton Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Trenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Ambrosio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George L. Ambrosio 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 NJ, 264 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13.3 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Trenton Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George L. Ambrosio's cause is highlighted.
How George L. Ambrosio Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George L. Ambrosio is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George L. Ambrosio was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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