Police News

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – Garden State Track Club scholarships were awarded at the July 14 Township Council meeting. Pictured are Maj. Warren Chen, William King, Derek Alegria, Morgan Kraus, James Chaves, Eli Zavatsky, and FTPD Det. Robert Brown. Six Franklin Township students received scholarships funded by the proceeds of an annual 10-miler race presented by the Garden State Track Club, Franklin …

AWARD CEREMONY – Harry Delgado, director of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (left) speaks at the July 14 Township Council meeting about Franklin’s police department while township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks looks on. The Franklin Township Police Department has earned accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police for the fifth year, …

CLASS LEADER – Sophia Sanchez was the head of the 2026 Youth Police Academy class. Seven days of workouts, classroom sessions and hands-on training ended July 17 with the graduation of the Franklin Police Department Youth Police Academy Class of 2026. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

Brenda Hamilton (FTPD) Township police are asking the public for help in locating a resident who went missing on May 23. Brenda Hamilton, 75, was last seen on Winston Drive at approximately 1:48 p.m., police said. Hamilton is described as being 5’3″ tall, 160 pounds, and possibly wearing plaid pants, a black coat and a white or pink hat. Anyone …

More that a dozen members of the Franklin Township Police Department mounted bicycles and joined hundreds of their fellow officers from around the state and country May 10 in the 2026 Police Unity Tour. The ride is a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The riders are expected to arrive there on May 12, after stops …

FOOD GIVEAWAY – Volunteers wait for the next cars to come in the March 31 food distribution at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus. A large-scale food distribution, set to serve up to 500 families, was held March 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

The Franklin Township Police Department is partnering with Goya Foods and several civic organizations March 31 in a large-scale food giveaway to as many as 500 families in need. The event is set to take place from 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

The Franklin Township Police Department will continue to maintain an enhanced presence at certain township locations in light of the recent attacks in Michigan and Virginia. There will continue to be enhanced presences at local houses of worship, schools, and community centers, according to a press release from the department. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE – Jeffrey Selman of Arkansas was revived by three Franklin Township Police Officers when he collapsed on a job site at Church Street and Route 27 on January 19th. Three Franklin Township police officers who helped save a man’s life in January were honored March 10 by the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

FROM ACTING TO PERMANENT – Lloyd Fredericks, who will be appointed the township’s next Public Safety Director on February 25, speaks to the Township Council at its February 24 meeting. Acting Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks will be formally appointed to the post on February 25. Township Manager Robert Vornlocker made the announcement at the February 24 Township Council meeting. …