Monmouth-Area Police Officer Thanked In Letter From Stranded Driver

UNION BEACH, NJ - A Union Beach police officer was recognized by a grateful resident whose car had broken down “in an extremely hazardous area” on Route 36 in town and was assisted by the officer, authorities said.

in a letter to the police chief circulated on social media, a Little Ferry resident identified only as Antonio noted that Officer Matthew Dieckmann “immediately” assisted him and stood by the resident until he was able to get tools necessary to make repairs to his vehicle.

“At one point recognizing I’m a senior citizen from out of town, he took over and physically changed the battery for me,” Antonio wrote. “I was impressed because up where I reside, they probably would have contacted a tow company to assist. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for what he did to me that evening.”

You can read the full letter here.

“Letters such as these are reflective of the simple notion that so many members of law enforcement are so often responsible for so many small acts of courtesy, kindness, and aid that often go entirely unnoticed,” the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said in a Facebook post sharing the letter. “We are honored to highlight them whenever we become aware of them, and to deliver to those responsible the recognition they deserve.”