Melbourne Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, October 17, 1986
Add to My HeroesJoseph Steven Pellicano
Officer Joseph Pellicano was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Sarno Road.
He was directing traffic at the site of an early morning house fire when he was struck by a pickup truck. He was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Pellicano had been with the Melbourne Police Department for three years and previously served as an auxiliary policeman in New York City. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, two brothers, and sister.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 174
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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