PAPBA News

Rest in peace, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Jaramillo (EOW 11/7/2025). Deputy Jaramillo was fatally shot after he arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He was 27 years old and had served with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for one year and seven months. He previously served for four years with the Coral Gables, Florida, Police Department. Deputy Jaramillo is survived by his parents and siblings. His father is a retired Miami-Dade detective. Devin, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Rest in peace, New York City Firefighter Patrick Brady. Firefighter Brady died while fighting a fire in Brooklyn on the night of Saturday, November 8. He was 42 years old and had served the people of New York City with the FDNY for 11 years. Patrick, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Read More

On Wednesday, November 5, a stolen vehicle occupied by three suspects — one of whom was wanted in an NYPD shooting investigation — was located by East Rutherford, New Jersey, police officers. As the vehicle fled, East Rutherford officers kept it in sight, broadcasting its location as it made its way to the George Washington Bridge (GWB).

Port Authority Police Officers Justin Bosompem and Joey Cassera were monitoring the radio traffic when they observed the vehicle in the vicinity of the GWB. Bosompem and Cassera, along with East Rutherford officers, followed the vehicle over the bridge. Read More

Rest in peace, WakeMed Campus, North Carolina, Police Officer Roger Smith (EOW 11/8/2025). Police Officer Smith became involved in a struggle with an individual in the WakeMed Garner Healthplex Emergency Department when he was fatally shot. His selfless actions are credited with saving the lives of others in the emergency department. Police Officer Smith was 59 years old and had served with the WakeMed Campus Police Department for 14 years. Read More

The Port Authority PBA wishes the United States Marine Corps a happy 250th birthday. Semper Fi! Read More

On Wednesday, November 5, a stabbing in Harrison resulted in Harrison police officers pursuing six suspects. It was reported that one suspect was possibly armed with a handgun. The foot pursuit led to mutual aid assistance from PAPD PATH Command officers, PAPD ESU Trucks 1 and 5, and New Jersey Transit police officers. Some suspects fled into the PATH transit system, causing approximately a 40-minute suspension of service on the Newark–Harrison Line. Read More