David Jernegan
Service Record
Franklin Township (Gloucester) New Jersey Police Department
| Rank | Corporal (2016)[1], Sergeant[2] |
| Salary | $107,760 (2021)[3][3] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2021 Death of Roy Jackel
On April 5, 2021, Jernegan responded to a vehicle crash. Jackel emerged from the woods, stole an empty police vehicle, and led officers on a brief pursuit.[2]
Jackel exited the vehicle, ran at officers with his hands behind his back, and ignored commands to show his hands. As Jackel approached, Jernegan shot.[2]
Officers provided medical care to Jackel until emergency medical services arrived. Jackel died at the scene.[2]
The incident was captured on vehicle dashcam.[4][5]
Response Timeline
An investigation was opened by the New Jersey Attorney General's office, who investigate all incidents where a person dies during an encounter with a police officer.[6]
On September 26, 2022, a New Jersey grand jury found that Jernegan was justified in shooting Jackel and declined to bring criminal charges against him.[7]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Resolution promoting David Jernegan, Township of Franklin, 2016-10-19
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Kevin Shea, Man fatally shot by N.J. cop stole cruiser, ran toward police, AG says, nj.com, 2021-04-28
- ↑ David Jernegan A, Franklin Township (Gloucester), govSalaries
- ↑ Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Buena Vista], New Jersey Attorney General, 2021-04-27
- ↑ Jackel - Recordings, New Jersey Attorney General, 2021-04-26
- ↑ Chris Sheldon, Authorities identify man fatally shot by cop after allegedly stealing police car, nj.com, 2021-04-07
- ↑ Chris Sheldon, Officer justified in shooting man who stole cop car and ran toward police, jury finds, nj.com, 2022-09-27
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