Toms River Police Officers Promoted

Six Toms River police officers received promotions this week. Mayor Thomas Kelaher swore in the officers during the start of the Jan. 28 township council meeting.

Jeffrey Lenox was promoted to captain, Christopher Dudzik  was promoted to lieutenant, Stephen Russell was promoted to sergeant, and Steven Bucci and Duncan MacRae werepromoted to detective. 

These officers are moving up in the ranks due to the recent retirement of Chief Michael Mastronardy and the promotion of Mitch Little to chief earlier this month.