State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : Sexual Affair

Former Howell Township Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Administration of Law in Connection with Cover-Up of Sexual Affair

May 13, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | Office of Public Integrity and Accountability | Press Release | Public Integrity

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced today that the retired Howell Township police chief has admitted to providing false statements in a township investigation and otherwise trying to conceal a sexual affair with a subordinate.

Now-Retired Chief of the Howell Township PD Charged After Allegedly Lying About, Attempting to Cover Up, Sexual Affair with Subordinate

Apr 12, 2023 | | | | | | | | Office of Public Integrity and Accountability | Press Release | Public Integrity

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov...