NJ TRANSIT Police reunite homeless man with family
Jose Lopez, 61, who hadn't seen his family in more than 24 years, made his way to New Jersey from Miami when was he was found.
New Jersey Transit Police successfully reunited a homeless man with his family who he hasn’t seen in more than 24 years.
NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit Police successfully reunited a homeless man with his family who he hasn’t seen in more than 24 years.
NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit Police successfully reunited a homeless man with his family who he hasn’t seen in more than 24 years. New Jersey Transit Police Crisis Outreach Officer Sean Pfeifer was able to locate Jose Lopez’s family in Monmouth County and reconnect him with his two daughters. Lopez also met some of his grandchildren for the first time.
Lopez, 61, a former Long Branch resident, made his way to New Jersey from Miami when was he was discovered in Secaucus Junction Station in early August. Crisis Outreach Officer Pfeifer took it upon himself to get Lopez a free haircut, shave, and new clothes before he was reunited with his daughters.
“Officer Pfeifer went above and beyond the call of duty to help this man and reunite him with his family, and we see this type of dedicated service every day from our New Jersey Transit Police,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett. “As Officer Pfeifer demonstrated, New Jersey Transit Police do so much more in addition to protecting our customers and employees. They genuinely care for the people in the communities we serve.”
Crisis Outreach Officer Pfeifer took it upon himself to get Lopez (shown before and after) a free haircut, shave, and new clothes before he was reunited with his daughters.
NJ Transit
“This story is a good example of the incredible impact and difference our Crisis Outreach Officers can make in someone’s life,” said New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo. “I commend Officer Pfeifer for his hard work tracking down Mr. Lopez’s daughters, and reuniting their family.
Lopez is currently working with the PATH Program through the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris County to find permanent housing. Lopez spent last weekend living with his daughter in Bradley Beach and enjoyed time with his family.
Jose Lopez reunited with his daughters (shown with Officer Sean Pfeifer) after more than 24 years.
NJ Transit
The New Jersey Transit Police Community Outreach Program is operated in connection with social service organizations and the judicial system, giving the homeless and at-risk individuals a one-stop location for direct access to services including healthcare, housing, veterans programs, rehabilitation and other critical resources.
It also provides the ability to resolve outstanding issues with the judicial system.
The program concept helps bridge the gap between law enforcement and social services to improve the health and well-being of those in need in a community.
A tearful, heartwarming reunion! NJ Transit Police reunite a homeless man with his family after 24 years!! Jose Lopez not only got to hug his daughters, he met his grandkids for the first time! Lopez was given a shave and a haircut, plus new clothes for the big reunion moment. pic.twitter.com/puIYKRp2QW
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) August 20, 2019
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