Tag: Hopewell Township Police Department
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Hopewell Township’s new police director is a retired U.S. Army major general
The Hopewell Township Committee’s search for a police director to head the Hopewell Township Police Department has come to an end with the appointment of Maj. Gen. Robert Karmazin. Karmazin retired as a U.S. Army major general in October and is also a former New Jersey State Trooper. A resolution approving the appointment came before…
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Hopewell Township appoints 12 members to newly created Citizens’ Equity Advisory Committee
The Hopewell Township Committee has unanimously approved 12 people to serve as regular members and alternates on the recently established Citizens’ Equity Advisory Committee (CEAC). Committee members officially appointed nine regular members and three alternates through two approved resolutions at a township committee meeting on Sept. 8. Regular members are Peter Baktis, Shannon Kelly, Kareen…
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Hopewell Township hears from public during discussion on hiring a police director
Hopewell Township heard public input as officials move forward in the process of hiring a temporary police director to head the police department. During a virtual special meeting on Sept. 1, Hopewell Township Committeewoman Julie Blake led a discussion with hired police consultant Jonathan Parham, retired Chief of Linden Police, to receive input from residents…
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Hopewell Township green lights position of police director
The Hopewell Township Committee has established a temporary police director for the Hopewell Township Police Department. Committee members voted unanimously on an ordinance creating the temporary position at a Aug. 3 township committee meeting. Mayor Kristin McLaughlin, Deputy Mayor Michael Ruger, Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski, Committeewoman Julie Blake and Committeewoman Courtney Peters-Manning voted “yes” to approve…
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Hundreds say farewell to former Hopewell Township Police Chief Lance Maloney
People gathered in front of the Hopewell Township municipal building and police department to thank Hopewell Township Police Chief Lance Maloney prior to his retirement. The gathering on July 29 was organized to wish Maloney a healthy and well deserved retirement, according to Mike Chipowsky. Maloney’s retirement went into effect on Aug. 1 after serving…
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Hopewell Township officials take action on plans to examine township and police operations
Hopewell Township Committee members have unveiled their next steps to address any systemic issues within township municipal government and the police department. The steps are part of the township committee’s commitment to residents following accusations and investigations of improper social media conduct involving township police officers and employees, which came to light in June and…
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Chief to retire from Hopewell Township Police Department
Hopewell Township Committee members have accepted the retirement of Chief of Police Lance Maloney. The retirement of Maloney, who has been chief of police for the Hopewell Township Police Department since 2014, was accepted by committee members at a July 20 committee meeting. Maloney has been a member of the department for 26 years and…
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Hopewell Township Rally for Police Accountability continues call for action
Hopewell Township Rally for Police Accountability organizers returned in front of the Hopewell Township municipal building and police department to demand action on police accountability. This was the third rally organized by Hopewell Township Rally for Police Accountability. More than 100 Hopewell Valley residents gathered and started the rally in front of the building, with…
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Hopewell Borough rally shines a light on police accountability
More than 100 people marched from Hopewell Elementary School to Hopewell Borough Hall to call for police accountability within the valley. The call for accountability arose as investigations continue into improper social media conduct by Hopewell Township police officers and employees. The protest also spotlighted Sgt. Michael Sherman of the Hopewell Township Police Department, who…
