{"id":3013,"date":"2026-04-10T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2026-04-10T20:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:30:12","slug":"union-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-the-loss-of-sheriffs-officer-joseph-devito","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/press-releases\/main\/2026\/04\/10\/union-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-the-loss-of-sheriffs-officer-joseph-devito\/","title":{"rendered":"Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office Mourns the Loss of Sheriff\u2019s Officer Joseph DeVito"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/04\/670440349_1433944832104881_7952701783987621025_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3015\" style=\"width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/04\/670440349_1433944832104881_7952701783987621025_n.jpg 515w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/04\/670440349_1433944832104881_7952701783987621025_n-131x150.jpg 131w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/04\/670440349_1433944832104881_7952701783987621025_n-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office announces the tragic passing of Sheriff\u2019s Officer Joseph DeVito, who lost his life this morning in a motor vehicle accident.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer DeVito was a dedicated member of the Sheriff\u2019s Office who served with honor, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the community. His loss is deeply felt by his colleagues, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by the New Jersey State Police. No further details are available at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are devastated by the loss of Officer DeVito,\u201d said Sheriff Peter Corvelli. \u201cHe was not only a valued member of our department, but also a respected colleague and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office asks the public to keep Officer DeVito\u2019s family, loved ones, and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tragic loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office announces the tragic passing of Sheriff\u2019s Officer Joseph DeVito, who lost his life this morning in a motor vehicle accident. 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