Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose regretfully announce the passing of Newark Police Sergeant Michael Clegg, 53, who succumbed to Coronavirus complications today at Overlook Hospital in Summit, according to his family.
“Our hearts are broken by the news of Sergeant Clegg’s passing,” Director Ambrose said.
“A 27-year tenure of public service results in strong bonds of brotherhood among fellow police officers. Sergeant Clegg was highly respected by his colleagues and was extremely respectable in his demeanor towards the public. We lost a good man. May he rest in peace.”
“The loss of Sergeant Clegg is felt deeply throughout our ranks,” Chief of Police Darnell Henry said.
“He was a consistently reliable police officer and was known as an excellent supervisor. Sergeant Clegg blended the finest traditions from over a quarter century in policing with today’s best practices of impeccable community service and leadership of other officers. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family.”
Sergeant Clegg joined the Newark Police Division in May 1993. He served at the 5th and 4th Precincts and was most recently assigned to the 1st Precinct.
He was also a member of the Newark Police Bronze Shields, an African American police officers’ association. Sergeant Clegg leaves to mourn his mother, Rosalia Clegg, his sister, Tammy Norman, and was the uncle of one nephew and four nieces. He will be dearly missed.