Atlantic County Sheriff's Office

11/02/2026

Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue and the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office wins BIG constitutional case for people of New Jersey. Keeping his promise to protect the Constitutional rights of the people of Atlantic County and fighting to Protect Vulnerable Residents with Court Ruling Win:

Atlantic County scored another victory for its own taxpayers and those across the state when the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the Superior Court in Mercer County and ruled in favor of Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph O’Donoghue in a consolidated case that challenged the constitutionality of the NJ Community Wealth Preservation Program’s right of second refusal for nonprofits. It should be noted we won the APPEAL also!

County Executive Dennis Levinson said he was especially proud to protect taxpayers at a vulnerable time in their lives when facing the loss of their properties.

The Appellate Division found that depriving dispossessed homeowners of their right for fair market value compensation was unconstitutional under the federal Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.

The original CWPP provided nonprofits with the right of second refusal to purchase foreclosed properties at the “upset price,” or minimal acceptable bid, thus removing any rights of the property owner to surplus equity.

This ruling will result in nonprofits being required to bid competitively at Sheriff’s Sales, according to Sheriff O’Donoghue.
“Losing a home is one of the most traumatic circumstances one may face,” he said. “We should not add to that burden by eliminating a property owner’s right to legitimate profits earned. None of us know when we may fall on hard times.”

Sheriff O’Donoghue thanked the county Law Department for its support after bringing this issue to the attention of County Counsel N. Lynne Hughes and Assistant County Counsel Arthur Murray. The Law Department moved to intervene under his name in two cases in Atlantic County where the original owner was being deprived of the remaining equity in his/her homes. These cases were consolidated with others from multiple counties.

“This is a win for homeowners throughout New Jersey,” concluded County Executive Levinson. “We live in the highest taxed state in the country, and the state would continue to take and take if allowed. We will not stand by and let that occur.”

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR DAY AT ASSUMPTION SCHOOL IN GALLOWAY! 👽🚔🐾

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office was proud to once again participate in the annual Assumption School Trunk-or-Treat in Galloway Township, New Jersey!

Our dedicated K-9 Officers Joseph Kleinow, Matthew Richardson, and April Kelso, along with other members of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, were on hand to celebrate this wonderful community tradition with local children and their families.

🍬🎃 There were plenty of smiles, laughter, creative costumes, and, of course, LOTS OF CANDY for everyone!

👽🛸 A special shout-out to our Sheriff’s Office team for doing an AMAZING job transforming our Sheriff’s Office van into an out-of-this-world ALIEN-THEMED attraction! The creativity, teamwork, and effort that went into the decorations helped make the evening even more memorable for the children and families.

Events like these are about so much more than costumes and candy. They provide an opportunity for our officers to connect with the community, build friendships, and create positive memories with the children and families we proudly serve.

A heartfelt thank-you to Assumption School, the organizers, volunteers, and all the wonderful families who made this event such a success!

At the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, community involvement isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we proudly demonstrate throughout Atlantic County, year after year!

💙🚔 Serving Our Community, Building Relationships, and Making a Difference — One Smile at a Time!

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10/30/2026

A LOOK BACK AGAIN AT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE THROUGH THE MULTIPLE SHERIFFS OFFICE POST A LITTLE MORE THEN A YEAR. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF WHAT THEY ACCOMPLISHED AND THE AMAZING COMMUNITY SERVICE THEY CONTINUE TO PERFORM:

A YEAR OF SERVICE
A look at just a few of the post of the men and women of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office in action …….

Over the past year, the men and women of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office have continued to serve this county with professionalism, dedication and pride.

And their work has been seen — because we make it a point to recognize it.

From law-enforcement operations and investigations, to courthouse security, K-9 operations, search and rescue, community policing, traffic safety and public outreach, our Sheriff’s Office personnel are working every day to protect and serve the people of Atlantic County.

But the job doesn’t stop when the shift ends.

Our officers have been present throughout our communities — participating in community events, speaking with seniors about scams and personal safety, working with families and organizations, supporting veterans, meeting with young people, attending neighborhood events and representing the Sheriff’s Office at countless community gatherings.

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office promotes and celebrates the work of its officers because their accomplishments belong to them — the men and women who put on the uniform and go to work every day.

We celebrate their milestones.
We recognize their accomplishments.
We highlight their arrests and investigations.
We share their community service.
We recognize promotions, retirements and years of service.
And we proudly introduce our community to the people behind the badge.

That is what an organization should do when it understands that its greatest strength is its people.

We make it a point to highlight and thank every deputy, detective, sergeant, officer, dispatcher, civilian employee and member of the Sheriff’s Office team:

Thank you for what you do for Atlantic County.

Your work matters.
Your service matters.
And your community sees you.

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office — serving, protecting and standing with the people of Atlantic County.

Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office — Accomplishments & Activities

🛡️ Public Safety & Law Enforcement

* Conducted traffic-enforcement operations, including an operation reported as 137 traffic stops and four arrests.
* Expanded and actively deployed the K-9 Unit.
* Conducted K-9 community-policing activities at local events.
* Participated in search-and-rescue/community safety activities.
* Implemented and promoted Project Lifesaver for vulnerable individuals who may wander or become missing.
* Continued active countywide law-enforcement and public-safety operations.

👮 Personnel & Professional Development

* Welcomed and swore in new recruits/officers.
* Graduated four new members through a formal academy/graduation ceremony.
* Conducted promotions of Sheriff’s Office personnel.
* Recognized personnel for professional achievements and service.
* Supported officers receiving outside professional and organizational recognition, including NJ State PBA recognition.

🎓 Schools & Youth

* Conducted school visits and career events.
* Met with large groups of students and children.
* Participated in career days, giving young people exposure to law enforcement.
* Conducted educational/community presentations for children.
* Engaged directly with students in classrooms and at school events.

🤝 Community Outreach

* Participated in community-policing events throughout Atlantic County.
* Attended community festivals and public gatherings.
* Participated in holiday events, including Halloween and Christmas activities.
* Assisted with the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program.
* Participated in charitable events and community fundraisers.
* Supported families and children through public outreach events.

🎄 Holiday & Family Activities

* Hosted/participated in K-9 photographs with Santa.
* Sheriff’s personnel participated in Christmas and holiday community events.
* Assisted with community holiday celebrations and children’s activities.

🏆 Recognition & Awards

* Recognized individual Sheriff’s Office personnel for outstanding accomplishments.
* Presented/participated in formal awards and recognition ceremonies.
* Supported employees receiving recognition from outside law-enforcement organizations.

🐕 K-9 Service & Remembrance

* Continued the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 program and public demonstrations.
* Publicly honored and mourned the passing of a Sheriff’s Office K-9, recognizing the dog’s service and its handler.

🚓 Community Visibility

* Sheriff’s personnel maintained a visible presence at:
* Community festivals
* Schools
* Charity events
* Sporting events
* Holiday events
* Career fairs
* Public safety presentations

🇺🇸 Ceremonial & Professional Representation our officers and employees

* Participated in formal law-enforcement graduations and ceremonies.
* Participated in color guard/ceremonial functions.
* Attended formal swearing-in ceremonies for new personnel.
* Represented the Sheriff’s Office at major public events.

10/29/2026

🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT IN HAMMONTON! 🍬🎃

What a fantastic evening at the Annual Hammonton Halloween Parade!

Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue and Undersheriff Mario Suarez were representing the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office at this wonderful community tradition! A special shout out to the Hammonton Police dept and Police Chief Friel for doing such an amazing job as they always do with crowd and control and organization. 

The streets of Hammonton were filled with Halloween excitement as hundreds of children and families came together to enjoy an incredible display of creative costumes, colorful floats, plenty of candy, and lots of smiles and laughter!

It was truly a great night watching families make memories, children enjoying the Halloween festivities, and an entire community coming together for some good old-fashioned family fun!

Sheriff O’Donoghue and Undersheriff Suarez would like to thank the Hammonton Police Department, parade organizers, volunteers, participants, and everyone who helped make this annual tradition such a tremendous success.

At the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, we believe that being part of the community means more than just serving and protecting. It means being present, building relationships, and sharing special moments with the families we proudly serve.

🎃 Thank you, Hammonton, for another wonderful Halloween celebration! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

10/28/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR VETERANS — A SPECIAL DAY FOR ATLANTIC COUNTY! 🇺🇸

Today, Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue and Undersheriff Mario Suarez were honored to attend the Tunnel to Towers Foundation Veterans Village Groundbreaking Ceremony in Northfield, New Jersey.

More than 500 people gathered for this special occasion to show their support for the brave men and women who have served our great nation.

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard proudly participated in the opening ceremony alongside the Atlantic City Fire Department, helping set the tone for a meaningful tribute to our nation’s heroes.

The ceremony brought together veterans, first responders, community leaders, and elected officials, including Congressman Jeff Van Drew and State Senator Carmen Amato, to celebrate an important step toward providing housing and support for veterans experiencing homelessness.

No man or woman who has worn the uniform of our United States Armed Forces should ever be forgotten or left behind. These brave individuals answered the call to serve our country, and we have a responsibility to stand by them when they need us most.

Sheriff O’Donoghue and Undersheriff Suarez extend their sincere appreciation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for its dedication to helping our veterans and for bringing this important initiative to Atlantic County.

Our veterans served us. Now it’s our turn to serve them.

🇺🇸 God Bless Our Veterans, God Bless Our First Responders, and God Bless America! 🇺🇸

10/28/2026

Sheriff Joseph "Tokyo" O'Donoghue and the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office extend their heartfelt gratitude to all first responders on this day of national appreciation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness help keep our communities safe every day. They often put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, and their service and sacrifices deserve our deepest respect and thanks.

10/28/2026

Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard participated in the groundbreaking in Northfield today for Tunnels to Towers Foundation 🫡

10/26/2026

A SPECIAL HONOR FOR SHERIFF JOSEPH “TOKYO” O’DONOGHUE!

Today, Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue was honored to accept a special invitation from L’Eglise Béthel Assemblée Chrétienne, where he was presented with a beautiful award recognizing his dedicated service to Atlantic County and its residents since 1973.

The award, titled “A Tribute of Honor and Appreciation,” recognizes Sheriff O’Donoghue’s decades of commitment to public service, law enforcement, and the communities he has proudly served for more than 50 years.

Sheriff O’Donoghue was deeply honored and humbled by this special recognition and expressed his sincere appreciation to the church leadership, congregation, and the entire Haitian community for their kindness, friendship, and continued support of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.

“It is truly an honor to receive this recognition. I want to personally thank the Haitian community for the tremendous support, respect, and friendship you have shown me and the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office. Serving the people of Atlantic County since 1973 has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Our Sheriff’s Office is here for everyone, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving all of our communities.”

Sheriff O’Donoghue extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone at L’Eglise Béthel Assemblée Chrétienne for making this such a meaningful and memorable occasion.

One County. Many Communities. One Sheriff’s Office Serving Everyone.

10/24/2026

💙🧩 A GREAT DAY FOR A GREAT CAUSE! FACES FOR AUTISM! 🎃👻

Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue, Undersheriff Mario Suarez, and Sgt. Joseph Lomonaco had a wonderful time today attending the Faces for Autism event in Northfield!

It was a fantastic day filled with smiles, laughter, great costumes, and families coming together to support a very special cause. Everyone was having a great time, and it was wonderful to see so much community support!

💙 One of the highlights of the day was the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office proudly presenting a $1,300 donation to FACES for Autism! This money was raised through the sale of our autism awareness pins, thanks to the generosity of everyone who purchased one and supported this important cause.

Sheriff O’Donoghue and his team want to thank everyone who helped make this donation possible, along with the organizers, volunteers, and families who made today’s event such a success.

Community policing is about more than enforcing the law. It’s about building relationships, supporting families, and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

💙 Together, we can make a difference, one family and one community at a time!