Madison Natives Promoted By County Sheriff

MADISON, NJ - Last week was a day of celebration for former Dodgers as three Madison natives were promoted by the Morris County Sheriff's Office, according to the Madison NJ PBA 92.

Mark Chiarolanza, Denise Thornton and Jamie Rae were among the nine that were advanced in rank.

Chiarolanza, brother of Sergeant Lisa Esposito, was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Also promoted to the rank of Captain was Thornton. Thornton was a Madison High School graduate and her father is retired from the Harding Township Police Department, officials said.

Former Madison resident Jamie Rae was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

The Madison NJ PBA 92 also extended congratulations to:

• Chief Sheriff’s Officer Kelley Zienowicz
• Lieutenant Walter Rawa
• Lieutenant Laura Flynn
• Lieutenant Aaron Tomasini
• Lieutenant Michael Turkot
• Sergeant Thomas Reilly

"We wish all those promoted the best of luck," they posted on social media. "Congratulations from the Rose City."

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