Coronavirus News: 27-year veteran of Newark Police Department dies of COVID-19

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The coronavirus claimed the life of a 27-year-veteran of the Newark Police Department.

Sergeant Michael Clegg passed away at Overlook Hospital on Sunday.

The 53-year-old joined the department in 1993.

Chief Darnell Henry said, 'Sergeant Clegg blended the finest traditions from over a quarter-century in policing with today's best practices of impeccable community service and leadership.

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