Freehold Fire Chief Charged In Domestic Violence Case, Affidavit Says

FREEHOLD, NJ — Freehold Fire Chief Michael Wilson is accused of injuring a victim in a domestic violence incident, court documents show.

Wilson, 50, who is on administrative leave from his position as fire chief, was arrested Aug. 2 at 3:55 a.m. after police were called to his Manalapan home, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by Patch.

According to the affidavit, the victim's left arm was injured in the incident, which was recorded on cellphone video.

The affidavit does not give a description of the injury beyond saying that the victim, whose name is redacted, was treated at the scene.

The complaint said Wilson “appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” according to police, who responded to a 911 call from an unidentified member of the public.

A person who answered the phone at Wilson's home on Friday told Patch he was not available for comment.

Wilson was put on administrative leave of absence from his role as Fire Chief, effective Aug. 5, by Freehold officials.

Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane and Freehold Borough Business Administrator Stephen Gallo did not respond to Patch’s request for comment.

Attorney information for Wilson was not yet available as of Friday morning.

Wilson was sworn in as chief in January, according to a post from the Freehold Fire Department.

Alongside his work as chief, Wilson is also listed as a commissioner with Gordons Corner Fire Company in Manalapan.

Editor's Note: People who may be facing domestic violence can view their county's resources, call the New Jersey hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233), or contact the national domestic violence hotline. For emergencies, call 911.

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