A New Jersey State Police detective has been indicted by a state grand jury in connection with a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on June 20, 2023, in Springfield Township, Burlington County. The incident resulted in the death of Omar Kebbabi, a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Astoria, New York.
The grand jury concluded its deliberations on June 2, 2025, and charged Detective Mark Campagna with Endangering Another Person (4th degree). According to the investigation, Campagna was following Kebbabi at high speeds in an unmarked State Police vehicle prior to the crash. Kebbabi collided with an unrelated civilian vehicle during the incident.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin stated, "The grand jury returned a charge that holds the defendant accountable for conduct that endangered Mr. Kebbabi, fellow officers, and every motorist on the road that day."
Drew Skinner, Executive Director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), commented on the process: "Under the law requiring the presentation of such matters to a grand jury, and our SOPs requiring neutrality by prosecutors, the grand jury reviewed the facts and determined the evidence supported the return of this indictment, and my office intends to prosecute it fully."
The investigation involved witness interviews and reviews of video footage from various sources including dashboard cameras and body-worn cameras. Evidence was presented to ensure transparency as per standard operating procedures issued by OPIA in July 2021.
Documents filed in court revealed that Campagna initially encountered Kebbabi on Route 206 approximately three miles before the collision site. Both were reportedly traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour without activating lights or sirens. The crash occurred when Kebbabi collided with a civilian vehicle making a left turn at an intersection where both had green lights.
If convicted of Endangering Another Person (4th degree), Campagna could face up to 18 months in prison and a fine up to $10,000. It is important to note that charges are accusations and Campagna is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
This case falls under N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), which mandates investigations into deaths occurring during encounters with law enforcement officers be presented to a grand jury for potential indictment decisions.
A conflicts check conducted found no conflicts of interest among those assigned to this investigation. The case was reviewed by Drew Skinner according to established policies before being presented to the grand jury.
Further details about investigations into fatal police encounters under New Jersey's directive can be found on the Attorney General’s website.
