Statement From Mayor John Pallone In Response To the Arrest Of Police Officer Christopher Walls

Press release from the City of Long Branch:

Published on May 17, 2021

Once notified of the arrest of Long Branch Police Officer Christopher Walls, our Director of Public Safety Domingos Saldida immediately suspended Walls without pay.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is conducting the criminal investigation into this matter and all questions related to it should be referred to that agency.

Based upon the facts known at this time, Director Saldida will be filing disciplinary charges seeking to terminate Officer Walls' employment with the City of Long Branch Police Department.

The city has a no tolerance policy for any illegal activity committed by police officers. They must be held to the highest standard.

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