“Trooper Bob” Beres Biography
“Trooper Bob” Beres is an American Traffic Anchor, Retired South Carolina Highway Patrol Lieutenant, and Navy veteran working for ABC4, serving as a traffic and public safety expert. He is mostly known for his witty safety messages on social media.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Age
Beres was born on August 17, 1971, in a refugee camp in Baden, Austria. He is 55 years old as of 2026. Beres celebrates his birthday on August 17th. On August 17, 2025, he posted photos on his Facebook account and captioned, “Birthday #54 in the books! Thank you for the messages. Even had some good friends fly in from North Carolina. My mom always put three candles on a cake and it…”
“Trooper Bob” Beres Height
Beres stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Family
Beres’s parents escaped from Hungary and moved to Austria, where he was born in a refugee camp in Baden. After movinng to the United States with just $500, they made the town of Fairfield, Connecticut home. He grew up in Fairfield with his sister.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Wife
Beres is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. His son celebrates his birthday on October 28th, as evidenced by his Facebook post on October 28, 2025, captioned, “Happy Birthday to my son…”
Beres’s granddaughter was born on July 14, 2020, and is 6 years old as of 2026. On July 14, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his granddaughter on his Facebook account and captioned, “Happy 5th Birthday to my sweet granddaughter…Nagypapa loves you! 😘”
Beres’s grandson was born on January 10, 2017, and is 9 years old as of 2026. On January 10, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his son on his Facebook account and captioned, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my grandson! He is 8-years old today and I love him with all my heart and soul. He is smart, caring, thoughtful and likes when I teach him new Hungarian words…”
During his free time, he loves to spend time with friends and family including, his grandkids. He also enjoys volunteering and helping local charities.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Net Worth
Beres has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Traffic Anchor, Retired South Carolina Highway Patrol Lieutenant, and Navy veteran.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Salary
Beres earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
“Trooper Bob” Beres ABC4
Beres is working at ABC4 alongside other famous ABC4 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Tessa Spencer
- Katy Solt
- Mel Orlins
- Alissa Holmes
- Dave Williams
- Sonya Stevens
- Charistin Clark
- Scott Eisberg
- Webb Wright
“Trooper Bob” Beres Career
Beres is working for ABC4, serving as a traffic and public safety expert. He is mostly known for his witty safety messages on social media. In 2018, he received an Emmy Award for his Drunk Driving Emoji Public Service Campaign. Commercials aired across South Carolina, and the message was on 170 billboards statewide.
Beres enlisted in the U.S Navy after graduating from high school. During his four years in the Navy, he served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. He traveled to Spain, Italy, Norway, and Nova Scotia while serving on USS Mount Baker.
Beres joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol in August 1994. He was posted in Dorchester County until 2007, when he became a spokesperson. That same year, he won the Trooper of the Year Award for helping a woman whose home had burned down.
“Trooper Bob” Beres Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and Instagram. He has over 94K followers on Facebook and over 14K on Instagram.