Here, I am sharing the story and achievements of one of the Best Troopers in New Jersey, Anthony Raspa, who was died as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in the line of duty.

1. Badge: # 7425
Class: 152
Rank: Trooper
Age: 24
Died: 5-30-15
Site: Interstate 195, Upper Freehold
Township
Stationed: Hamilton-Sub Station
Service Time: 1 year, 7 months
Resided: Highland Park
Trooper: Anthony Raspa

2. Anthony Raspa was born in 1990 in New
Brunswick, New Jersey. A lifelong
Highland Park resident, he graduated
from Bishop George Ahr High School in
Edison, New Jersey. Anthony was a peer
leader, played football and was captain of
the wrestling team. He also received the
“Greater Middlesex County
Sportsmanship Award.”

3. Trooper Raspa enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on
October 4, 2013, as a member of the 152nd Class and
was assigned to Troop “C” Red Lion and Hamilton
Stations. His service with the New Jersey State Police was
characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty
and faithful and honorable devotion to the principles of
the New Jersey State Police.

4. Trooper Raspa died as a result of injuries suffered in
a motor vehicle accident in the line of duty. On May
30, 2015, at approximately 12:48 am, Trooper Raspa’s
patrol car struck a deer on I-195 near mile marker 9
in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County. He
is survived by his parents and three sisters. Anthony
Raspa was 24 years old.

5. Thank you