Crime & Safety

NJ Trooper Last Seen In Delco Found Safe: Authorities

Jason Dare went missing from a Delaware County medical facility last week. He's been 'safely found,' New Jersey State Police said.

Jason Dare, a New Jersey State Police trooper, was "safely found," New Jersey State Police said Friday morning.
Jason Dare, a New Jersey State Police trooper, was "safely found," New Jersey State Police said Friday morning. (New Jersey State Police)

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — A New Jersey state trooper reported missing last weekend out of Delaware County was found in Pennsylvania, authorities said Friday morning.

Jason Dare, a Cumberland County resident, previously hadn't been seen since he left a medical facility in the Keystone State.

"Jason Dare has been safely found in Pennsylvania," New Jersey State Police said Friday morning. "Thank you everyone for your support and your invaluable tips."

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Dare has been a New Jersey state trooper since 2004, according to state records. State Police asked the public for help Tuesday in finding the 46-year-old's location. The state agency shared several photos of Dare, including a snapshot of him leaving the health facility and another revealing a "Blood Honor" tattoo across his neck.

Previously, Dare was last seen Sunday evening leaving an undisclosed health facility in Media.

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