Patrolman Robert F. Hauptman, Florham Park Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman Robert F. Hauptman

Florham Park Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, July 17, 1975

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Robert F. Hauptman

Patrolman Robert Hauptman and Detective Francis Dailey were killed in an airplane accident while returning to Morristown Airport following a reconnaissance flight searching for a marijuana crop.

During their return to the airport at 5:20 p.m., the Cessna 150 stalled and then clipped a tree and crashed into the ground at 9 First Street in Florham Park.

Patrolman Hauptman was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Florham Park Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

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Age 29
Tour 1 year
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

narcotics, aerial search, aircraft accident

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Patrolman Hauptman,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Florham Park. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 17, 2025