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Rep. Garrett offers Condolences for Fallen Waldwick Police Officer Christopher Goodell Family

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Rep. Garrett offers Condolences for Fallen Waldwick Police Officer Christopher Goodell Family 
Jul 17, 2014 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Scott Garrett issued the following statement upon hearing the tragic news of an accident that took the life of Waldwick police officer and United States Marine Corps veteran Christopher Goodell:

“I was deeply saddened this morning to hear the tragic news of the accident that took the life of Waldwick police officer and United States Marine Corps veteran Christopher Goodell.  As both a law enforcement officer and marine, Officer Goodell displayed a deep dedication to his country and his community. Public service is a calling, and answering that call is truly a virtue. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Goodell’s family, friends, and the Waldwick community as they mourn the loss of one of their bravest sons.”  

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Waldwick police officer Christopher Goodell killed in crash on Route 17

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Waldwick Police Officers Brian Finale and Chris Goodell (Courtesy WALDWICK PD).

Waldwick police officer Christopher Goodell killed in crash on Route 17

Originally published: July 17, 2014 5:25 AM
Updated: July 17, 2014 6:35 AM

WALDWICK – Authorities say a police officer in northern New Jersey has died in a traffic accident.

Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli says the Waldwick police officer was operating radar on Route 17 when a tractor-trailer rear-ended his unmarked police car just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday.

Waldwick Police Chief Mark Messner identified the officer as 32-year-old Christopher Goodell. He was a five-year veteran of the department. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years.

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