Bloomfield Detective Dies After ‘Lengthy Battle With COVID’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A police detective in Bloomfield died after a “lengthy battle” with the coronavirus, his peers reported Friday.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department:

“It is with deep sorrow and regret that the Bloomfield Police Department announces the untimely passing of Detective James Peri after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. Jimmy was a devoted father and husband as well as a very special friend to so many. He may have left us physically but his memory will be a part of this department forever. Please keep Detective Peri, his family and all members of the Bloomfield Police Department in your prayers and may his soul rest in peace.”

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