NJ police dept. replaced over handling of double murder-suicide – NBC10 Philadelphia
By: | Published: 2025-08-07 20:32:00 | Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
A New Jersey police chief and sergeant were placed on leave and their department was taken over by a county prosecutor’s office amid concerns over their investigation of an apparent double murder-suicide in which a state police sergeant killed his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend before taking his own life, officials said.
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On Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO) announced they had superseded the Franklin Township Police Department and would supervise the daily operations of the department until further notice.
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