Crime & Safety

New Chief Sworn In To Lead Colts Neck Police Department

Daniel DeVito is the fourth police chief of the Colts Neck Township Police Department.

DeVito was sworn-in as chief on Monday morning.
DeVito was sworn-in as chief on Monday morning. (Colts Neck Township)

COLTS NECK, NJ — Colts Neck has named Daniel DeVito as their new chief of police.

DeVito was sworn-in as chief on Monday morning, making him the fourth chief of police for the Colts Neck Township Police Department. He has been a member of the Colts Neck department for 21 years.

DeVito will be taking over for Paul Santucci, who was appointed as police chief in 2019.

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Committeeman Michael Viola posted that DeVito will be publicly welcomed in a township committee meeting on July 10.

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