Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, May 5, 2024

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Marcellus E. Bethea

Trooper II Marcellus Bethea collapsed and died while training at the Ewing Headquarters Division at 1040 River Road in Ewing Township.

Trooper Bethea was training to join Teams Unit One, the New Jersey State Police SWAT Team.

Trooper Bethea had served with the New Jersey State Police for eight years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 7829

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness

training

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Trooper Bethea,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 5, 2025