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West Virginia State Police Patch
Resided: WV, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 14, 2016
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 50 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: West Virginia State Police
725 Jefferson Road  
South Charleston, WV   25309   USA
(304)746-2100
County: Kanawha
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Death - Natural
Weapon Class: Health
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 17 years
Bio: Not Available
Survived by:
Wife
and three children

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: WV State Police Academy WV   USA   Mon. Mar. 14, 2016
Summary: First Sergeant Joseph Portaro suffered a medical emergency while participating in a physical fitness run near the West Virginia State Police Academy, where he served as the Deputy Director of Training.

He was transported to Thomas Memorial Hospital where he passed away.

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