UNION COUNTY, NJ — A Union County Sheriff's Officer was indicted by a grand jury in connection with alleged official misconduct and fraudulent title filings.
The Union County Grand Jury returned the five-count indictment on Aug. 6 against Christopher R. Wolf, 46, of Budd Lake, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
The charges followed an investigation by the prosecutor's office Special Prosecution Unit working in coordination with local police departments.
Union County Assistant Prosecutor Aran McNerney and Detective Edward Henderson led the investigation.
"The integrity of our entire criminal justice system relies on the public's confidence that those sworn to enforce our laws abide by them with complete honesty," said Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel. "When that trust is breached, our office has an unwavering obligation to uphold the rule of law."
Additional details about the underlying allegations were not disclosed.
Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Westfield Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.