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2 Stafford Police Officers Celebrate Retirement

Lieutenant Jeffrey Ross and Detective Sergeant David Johnson each served for at least 25 years.

Lieutenant Jeffrey Ross and Detective Sergeant David Johnson each served the Stafford Township Police Department for at least 25 years.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Ross and Detective Sergeant David Johnson each served the Stafford Township Police Department for at least 25 years. (Stafford Township Police Department)

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Two Stafford police officers celebrated their retirements Friday. Lieutenant Jeffrey Ross and Detective Sergeant David Johnson both capped a quarter century with the Stafford Township Police Department.

Mayor Gregory E. Myhre and council members delivered proclamations at Friday's luncheon honoring both officers. Chief Thomas Dellan gave retirement plaques to Ross and Johnson.

Johnson served for 28 years, while Ross served for 25.

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