Perth Amboy Honors Three Fallen Police Officers

The City of Perth Amboy honored Officer Thomas Raji, Lieutenant David Formeza, and Officer Arcadio Rivera Jr. through boat dedications and an honorary street naming held on October 20 and November 10, 2026.

October 20: Police Boat Dedications

At the historic ferry slip at 300 Front Street, Police Boat Marine #2 was dedicated in memory of Officer Thomas Raji, and Police Boat Marine #3 was dedicated in memory of Lieutenant David Formeza. The ceremony recognized their service to Perth Amboy and concluded with a blessing of the boats.

November 10: Arcadio Rivera Way

The City unveiled an honorary street sign for Arcadio Rivera Way at Ogden Place and Brothers Avenue in memory of Officer Arcadio Rivera Jr., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and 26-year veteran of the Perth Amboy Police Department. City officials and members of the Rivera family gathered to honor his service on the 251st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.