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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 Office of the Salem County Prosecutor Website. Here you will find useful information to help keep you and your family informed, alert and safe. Take a few moments to browse through our site full of useful information. Be sure to check back often for updated information, such as current national and local news, law enforcement updates and much much more.
— John T. Lenahan, 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 also 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
John T. Lenahan – Salem County Prosecutor
First Assistant – William Brennan
Office Manager – Ginny Fitton
Chief of County Detectives – Elliot Hernandez
The Jurisdictions of Salem County
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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.
Chief Ryan DeFalco
PO Box 286, 25 West Ave.
Woodstown, NJ 08098
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
Chief John A. Pelura III
129 West Broadway, Salem NJ
In ANY emergency, dial 911
Non-emergency: 856-935-0057
Records: 856-935 -2088
https://cityofsalemnj.gov/police-fire-ems
Pennsville
Pennsville Police Department
Chief Vincent Green
90 North Broadway
Pennsville, NJ
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
Chief Richard Venable, Jr.
501 Locust Island Road
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
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
Chief Richard Venable, Jr.
501 Locust Island Road
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
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
Chief Gerald A. Krivda
303 Harding Highway
Carneys Point, NJ
In case of Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: 856-299-1034
Dispatcher: 856-299-1212
http://carneyspointtwp.org/cpnj/Departments/Police
Penns Grove
Penns Grove Police Dept
Chief Patrick Riley
1 State Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
In case of Emergency: 911
Main: 856-299-0055
Non-emergency: 856-299-0056
https://pennsgrovepd.org
Elmer
Elmer Police Department
Chief Patrick Bryan
Elmer Borough Hall
2nd Floor
120 S. Main Street
Elmer NJ
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
Mom Who Got High While Her Toddler Died Admits Her Guilt
A woman who got high in the front seat of her car as her 2-year-old child died in the backseat last summer faces between 9.5 and 15 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to second-degree manslaughter.
Man Likely High on PCP When He Stabbed Mom to Death, Prosecutor Says
A man was likely high on PCP when he fatally stabbed his mother and attempted to kill a man who tried to intervene during the alleged attack, prosecutors say.
Jury Convicts Man of Murder, Kidnapping the Victim’s 1-Year-Old
Less than two years after a man was shot to death and his child kidnapped in Salem County, a jury convicted his killer.
Husband Said he Killed Wife Over Affair, Threats to Take Everything
It all began with an argument between Singh, now 48, and his wife, Seema, 42, according to testimony.
Salem City Drug Sweep Yields 6 Arrests, Confiscation of Cash, Car, Narcotics
Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan and Salem Chief of Police John Pelura III announced the arrests which began Feb. 7 and ended on Monday. They were the result of a joint effort between the two agencies and several others.
Police Seek Help in Finding Man Missing More Than a Week
Anyone with information about Jonathan Thompson is asked to contact Salem City Police at 856-935-0057 or anonymously text the department at SCPD to TIP411 (847411).
