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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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 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
Sergeant Joseph M. Monteparo 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 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
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
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; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Asbury Park Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
