Brian DiBiasi Hamilton, New Jersey Death and Obituary – Former Hamilton Township police officer Brian DiBiasi, 40, was found dead on Monday, October 28, 2025, in Washington Crossing State Park in Mercer County, New Jersey. Authorities have ruled his death a suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His death comes just months after he was charged with serious criminal offenses involving the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
According to officials, park rangers discovered DiBiasi’s body near one of the wooded trails in the New Jersey section of Washington Crossing State Park on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the scene after a passerby reported finding a vehicle matching the description of DiBiasi’s car. The Mercer County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as a single gunshot wound, and foul play is not suspected.
At the time of his death, DiBiasi was facing multiple felony charges filed earlier in January 2025. Both he and his wife, Elizabeth DiBiasi, had been arrested following an investigation that alleged the couple engaged in and recorded sexual acts in the presence of their children. Prosecutors further accused them of producing and sharing explicit materials that were later classified as child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The charges against Brian DiBiasi included possession, production, and distribution of child sexual abuse material, as well as child endangerment. Following his arrest, DiBiasi was terminated from the Hamilton Police Department, where he had previously served as a patrol officer. The charges shocked the Hamilton community and law enforcement colleagues who once worked alongside him.
In a statement released earlier this year, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office described the case as “deeply disturbing,” adding that the evidence collected during the investigation was significant. The couple had been scheduled to appear in court later this fall, and the prosecution was reportedly preparing to move forward with additional evidence.
DiBiasi’s death now effectively ends the criminal proceedings against him, though the case against his wife remains active. Authorities have not commented on how his passing may impact ongoing legal matters related to the charges.
Community members expressed a range of emotions following the news—shock, anger, and sorrow. While many condemned his alleged actions, others acknowledged the tragedy of a life ending in such a manner. Mental health advocates have used the case to highlight the pressures that can accompany public scrutiny, legal challenges, and reputational collapse, emphasizing the need for mental health support even for those accused of serious crimes.
The Hamilton Police Department has not issued a formal statement regarding DiBiasi’s death, but internal sources confirmed that he had been fully separated from the force since early 2025.
A private service for Brian DiBiasi is expected to be held by his family. Law enforcement and community officials have declined further comment, citing the ongoing legal process involving his co-defendant and surviving family members.