Blue Genes: Long-Separated Siblings Reunite At N.J. Police Job Fair

NEWARK, NJ — A long-separated brother and sister were recently reunited after almost a decade apart through their common interest in becoming police officers, authorities say.

According to the NJ State Police, the touching reunion took place at a law enforcement job fair at the Rutgers Newark campus, when Terrell and Faith – two siblings placed in separate foster homes eight years ago – decided to learn more about becoming cops.

The two had lost contact with each other after Faith’s last name was changed, making their surprise meetup all the more poignant, police said.

In another surprising coincidence, the siblings’ reunion took place while they were speaking to NJSP recruiter Quaron Crenshaw, a foster child himself.

"It was amazing to be there to witness the moment they were reunited," Crenshaw said. "I am hoping they keep following their dreams and one day have a career in law enforcement."

“It's absolutely amazing that these two found each other,” state police wrote in a Facebook post. “It's amazing that although they were separated for so long, they both unknowingly held an interest in helping others by considering a career in law enforcement. And it's amazing that they found a state police recruiter, who has an extraordinary story of his own.”

The story struck a chord with several online commenters:

• “There are no coincidences in this universe. So happy for these two and may they go on to support each other.”
• “Karma at work. What a wonderful story.”
• “That's a miracle for sure! God bless.”

Photo: NJ State Police