Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose regretfully announce the passing of Police Officer Michael Conners, 58, who succumbed to Coronavirus complications last night at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, according to his family.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Conners,” Director Ambrose said. “He was an integral part of our Police Division’s family. We all knew him as a dedicated public servant who served faithfully for 26 years. This painful passing is felt throughout our ranks.”
“Officer Conners was a pillar in the Newark Police Division,” Chief of Police Darnell Henry said.
“He was known for his consistency as an insightful guardian of the community and as a reliable colleague. Our deepest condolences are extended to his family.”
Officer Conners joined the Newark Police Division in December 1993, serving at the 1st Precinct for the past five years. He was the father of two daughters, two sons and a grandfather of six children.