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- May. 05, 2024 -
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New Jersey State Police Dept. Patch
Resided: Bordentown NJ, USA
Born: Mar. 06, 1991  
Fallen: May. 05, 2024
Race/Sex: Black Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: New Jersey State Police
1 River Road  
West Trenton, NJ   08628   USA
(609)882-2000
County: Mercer
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Trooper
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Death - Natural
Weapon Class: Health
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 7829
On The Job: 8 years
Duties: assigned to Troop D

Bio: Marcellus E. Bethea was born in Edison, NJ. He grew up in Columbus, NJ, and graduated from Northern Burlington Regional High School in 2009. In 2013, he graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice.

Marcellus was a devoted husband to Katarzyna, a loving father to Bella, a beloved son of Sheila and Walter, and a brother of Darrus. His love and dedication to his family were unparalleled.

Marcellus’ passions were deeply rooted in faith, family, and service. He held a profound love for the Lord, which guided his actions and relationships. Marcellus was an avid fan of the New York Giants, finding joy and camaraderie in cheering for his favorite team alongside friends and family.

Throughout his career, Marcellus exemplified courage, integrity, and selflessness, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community he served. His commitment to duty and unwavering dedication to public safety not only left an enduring impact on all who knew him but also made his community a safer place.

Marcellus will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and colleagues. His memory lives on through the lives he touched and the values he upheld.

Survived by:
Wife
and daughter

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NJ   USA
Summary: 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.

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