Tag: Freehold Borough Police Department

  • Police officers, civilian saluted for efforts during Freehold Borough fire

    Police officers, civilian saluted for efforts during Freehold Borough fire

    FREEHOLD – Three officers who serve in the Freehold Borough Police Department and one citizen have been recognized for their efforts to help save a physically disabled man during a residential fire. At the Borough Council’s May 3 meeting, citations were awarded to Sgt. Diego Flores, Patrolman Brian Ruegger and Patrolman Patrick Healey for saving…

  • Freehold Borough officials pledge to undertake review of police policies

    Freehold Borough officials pledge to undertake review of police policies

    FREEHOLD – Amid ongoing accusations regarding alleged instances of police brutality in the United States, municipal officials in Freehold Borough have pledged to review the Freehold Borough Police Department’s policies and to engage the community in that initiative. During a meeting on June 15, Borough Council members passed a resolution in which they pledged to…

  • Three officers promoted in Freehold Borough Police Department

    Three officers promoted in Freehold Borough Police Department

    FREEHOLD – Three officers in the Freehold Borough Police Department have been promoted to new positions. In March, members of the Borough Council confirmed the promotion of Ronnie Steppat, Richard Ciampa and John Reiff. Steppart was promoted to captain, Ciampa was promoted to lieutenant and Reiff was promoted to sergeant. The promotions of Steppart, Ciampa…

  • Dispenza takes reins of Freehold Borough Police Department

    Dispenza takes reins of Freehold Borough Police Department

    FREEHOLD – A new police chief has been sworn in to lead the Freehold Borough Police Department. At the Borough Council’s meeting on March 4, Mayor Nolan Higgins administered the oath of office to Craig Dispenza, who officially began serving as chief on March 1. Dispenza succeeds Glenn Roberts, who retired on March 1 after…

  • Roberts retires as police chief, Dispenza takes reins in Freehold Borough

    Roberts retires as police chief, Dispenza takes reins in Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD – Following a quarter century of serving and protecting the community, Freehold Borough’s police chief has retired. Glenn Roberts retired as chief of the Freehold Borough Police Department on March 1. He served as chief for almost nine years. The Borough Council has named Craig Dispenza the municipality’s new police chief, effective March 1.…

  • Two Freehold police officers saluted upon retirement

    Two Freehold police officers saluted upon retirement

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two police officers who provided decades of service to Freehold Borough have been honored by the Borough Council. At a meeting on July 18, council members passed a resolution honoring Detective Sgt. Andrew DeMuth and Detective Lt. Michael Sweetman upon their retirement from the Freehold Borough Police Department.…