Joseph G. Portaro

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.

Sergeant Portaro had served with the West Virginia State Police for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

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