New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Add to My HeroesJames G. Hoopes, III
Detective Sergeant James Hoopes suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his department's physical fitness training program at the Casino Gaming Bureau in Atlantic City.
Sergeant Hoopes had served with the New Jersey State Police for 14 years and was assigned to the Casino Gaming Bureau's Investigation Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 5712
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 143 ReflectionsToday being the actual 8th anniversary of your untimely passing I would just like to reiterate my previous reflection in saying that you will never be forgotten by your LE brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 12, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Tim Jordan
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: January 21, 2026
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte
Puerto Rico Police Department, PR
EOW: January 13, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 24, 2025
Sergeant Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr.
New York State Police, NY
EOW: August 13, 2025
Trooper Mark A. Ondus
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 19, 2025
Police Officer Elijah Garretson
Copperas Cove Police Department, TX
EOW: January 11, 2026
Master Police Officer Donald Richard Gotthardt, Jr.
Fairfax County Police Department, VA
EOW: October 16, 2025
Police Officer Terry L. Bennett
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: January 7, 2026
Police Officer Stephen LaPorta
Uxbridge Police Department, MA
EOW: January 7, 2026




