EMERGENCIES – Dial 911
24-Hr Non-Emergency: 856-769-3508
Main Office: 856-935-7510 x8333
Tip Line: 856-935-2847
Salem County Prosecutor
Salem County, New Jersey
Message from the Prosecutor
Welcome to the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office. Please browse our site for useful information on safety, law enforcement, victim assistance and related community events and resources throughout Salem County. Serving each of the 15 municipalities in Salem County, our office remains committed to fairness, justice and the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the enforcement and administration of our criminal laws. We regularly partner with local, regional, state and national community resources and law enforcement to ensure the most advanced and comprehensive investigative and prosecution techniques available. Each of us at the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office is honored to have this opportunity to partner with and serve our community.
– Kristin J. Telsey, Salem County Prosecutor
Mission Statement
As the constitutionally established, chief law enforcement officer of the county, the Salem County Prosecutor provides leadership and supervision over the chiefs of police and municipal prosecutors with a view to ensure effective, efficient and uniform enforcement of the criminal laws and administration of criminal justice throughout the county.
We’re committed to improving the relations between law enforcement and the public, protecting the rights of victims and ultimately improving the public safety in Salem County to make it better place to live, work and raise a family.
Executive Staff
Salem County Prosecutor – Kristin J. Telsey
First Assistant Prosecutor – Jonathan Flynn
Executive Assistant Prosecutor – Jeffrey Barile
Office Manager – Ginny Fitton
Chief of County Detectives – James H. Gillespie IV
The Jurisdictions of Salem County
Click on the map to view the information.
Get to Know Your Local Police Department
Oldmans Township
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Pilesgrove Township
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Woodstown
Woodstown Police Dept.
PO Box 286, 25 West Ave.
Woodstown, NJ 08098
Officer in Charge (OIC)
Chief Ryan DeFalco
Business: 856-769-1330
Dispatch: 856-769-2121
https://woodstownpd.com
Mannington
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Alloway
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Quinton
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Salem City
Salem Police Department
129 West Broadway, Salem NJ
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief John A. Pelura III
In ANY emergency, dial 911
Non-emergency: 856-935-0057
Records: 856-935 -2088
https://cityofsalemnj.gov/police-fire-ems
Pennsville
Pennsville Police Department
90 North Broadway
Pennsville, NJ
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief Patrick Spillman
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-678-3089
Non-emergency: 856-678-7777
https://www.pennsville.org/services/police-department
Lower Alloways Creek
Lower Alloways Creek Police Department
501 Locust Island Road
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief Richard Venable, Jr.
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-935-7301
After Hours: (856)935-7300
https://www.lowerallowayscreek-nj.gov/police-department
Elsinboro
Lower Alloways Creek Police Department
501 Locust Island Road
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief Richard Venable, Jr.
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-935-7301
After Hours: (856)935-7300
https://www.lowerallowayscreek-nj.gov/police-department
Carneys Point
Carneys Point Police Dept
303 Harding Highway
Carneys Point, NJ
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief Dale VanNamee
In case of Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: 856-299-1034
Dispatcher: 856-299-1212
https://carneyspointtwp.org/public_safety/police_department.php
Penns Grove
Penns Grove Police Dept
1 State Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Officer in Charge (OIC)
Lt. Robert Frett
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-299-0055
Non-emergency: 856-299-0056
https://pennsgrovepd.org
Elmer
Elmer Police Department
Elmer Borough Hall
2nd Floor
120 S. Main Street
Elmer NJ
Officer In Charge (OIC)
Chief Tim Woods
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-358-3355
Administration: 856-358-0353
http://elmerboroughnj.com/Police.html
Pittsgrove
NJ State Police
Bridgeton Station
856-451-0100
https://www.njsp.org
Upper Pittsgrove
NJ State Police
Woodstown Station
856-769-0775
https://www.njsp.org
Latest News
Over 8 Kilos of Cocaine Seized
Over the course of a 2-month investigation, authorities were able to connect cocaine suppliers from Puerto Rico to distributors operating in Salem City for distribution of cocaine along the East Coast.
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Turn in unneeded medication for anonymous, safe disposal and help prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. See post for times and locations.
Salem County Residents in Recovery – Mic, Mingle & Munch
Recording Saturday September 7, 2024 from 6-8:30pm. Please view post for details.
