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Promotion Notice: Detective Lieutenant Frank Maletto
At tonight's Township Committee meeting, the Neptune Township Police Department proudly promoted a new Lieutenant in our ranks! Congratulations to our newest Lieutenant, Frank Maletto, who was promoted during tonight's meeting in front of friends, family, and fellow officers.
Det/Lt. Maletto has been a Police Officer with the NTPD since 2009 and has served in several key assignments that have provided him with a broad range of law enforcement experience. In 2014, he was assigned to the Street Crimes Unit, where he investigated gang activity, narcotic offenses, and weapons-related crimes that directly affected the safety and quality of life of our neighborhoods. In 2017, Sgt. Maletto was selected to serve as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
In 2020, Det/Lt. Maletto was assigned to the Detective Bureau, where he conducted criminal investigations involving a wide range of criminal offenses. In 2021, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Operations Division as a patrol supervisor. In this role, he assumed responsibility for supervising patrol officers and overseeing daily patrol operations. In 2022, he returned to the Detective Bureau as a supervisor. In his new role as Detective Lieutenant, he will oversee the Detective Bureau and continue to coordinate complex criminal investigations. Throughout his career, he has received numerous commendations recognizing his service and accomplishments, including three 200 Club Awards and a Valor Award.
From Chief Gualario, the Command Staff, and the entire Neptune Township Police Department, we'd like to congratulate Det/Lt. Maletto for his accomplishments and continued service to our community.
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Update: All power outages have been restored.
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A power outage is impacting eastern Neptune Township and Ocean Grove in the area of RT 33 and Memorial Drive, including residences, businesses, and the traffic signals along RT 33. OEM and NTPD are on scene for traffic control, and JCP&L is on scene working to repair the issue. Contact JCP&L to report power outages and obtain information regarding restoration times.
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The extended NJDOT road closure of Green Grove Road at RT 66 has been lifted, and the road has been reopened as of 10/15/2026.
#NeptuneTraffic***Update 10/15/2026 - Green Grove Road has been reopened.***
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NJDOT Extends Closure of Green Grove Road in Neptune Township
Per the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the closure of Green Grove Road between Route 66 and Jumping Brook Road has been extended due to the ongoing roadway reconstruction project advances in Neptune Township. Access to local businesses and residents in the neighborhood off Green Grove Road will be maintained from Jumping Brook Road and Asbury Avenue. An exact date for reopening has not been provided at this time.
The following detours will remain in place:
• Motorists on Route 66 east and west wishing to turn onto Green Grove Road northbound will be directed to Jumping Brook Road, which becomes Green Grove Road.
• Motorists on Green Grove Road southbound will be directed to continue straight onto Jumping Brook Road to RT 66 West.
Construction signage and traffic control devices will be installed in the area. We advise motorists to reduce speed, exercise caution, and anticipate potential delays. The schedule may be adjusted based on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. For any questions regarding this project, contact NJDOT by calling (609) 963-1975.
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Over the weekend, the Neptune Township Police Department proudly participated in the "Faith and Blue" initiative, the nation’s largest collaborative policing initiative. Occurring each October, Faith and Blue has the mission of building safer and stronger communities by bridging the gap between law enforcement and residents through faith-based organizations. The initiative is designed to create safer communities through increased engagement with the residents of Neptune Township.
As part of the event, the NTPD visited houses of worship throughout Neptune that had registered to host the agency. Chief Anthony Gualario, NTPD Chaplain Rev. Nancey Jackson Johnson, and members from the NTPD explained the purpose of the program, engaged with the attendees, and handed out giveaways. We'd like to thank the leadership, staff, and attendees at St. Paul's Church, Living Word Christian Fellowship, and Holy Innocents Catholic Church who helped make this event possible. We look forward to expanding our participation with even more locations in future events.
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This month, the Neptune Township Police Department will be making appearances at many "Trunk or Treat" events in the community, along with our fully decorated police cars and plenty of free goodies for the scariest attendees. Hope to see everyone at the events below!
10/21, 4:30 - 7:00PM - Child Care Resources, 3301 RT 66
10/23, 4:30 - 5:30PM - Neptune Middle School, 2300 Heck Ave
10/25, 6:00 - 8:00PM - Cone Zone, 2040 RT 33
10/31, 2:00 - 4:00PM - McDonald's, 9 RT 35
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This Sunday, October 11th, the Neptune Township Police Department will participate in the "Faith and Blue" Weekend initiative as officers will be visiting faith-based organizations throughout our community. "Faith and Blue” is a national initiative with the mission of deepening engagement and creating mutual understanding between law enforcement and their communities through faith-based organizations. The initiative is designed to create safer communities through increased engagement with the residents of Neptune Township.
At each of the locations listed in the flyer, Chief Anthony Gualario, NTPD Chaplain Rev. Nancey Jackson Johnson, and members of the NTPD will be there to engage with the community and provide giveaways to attendees! While information regarding this initiative was shared with all faith-based organizations in the township, our schedule for the day highlights the locations that signed up to host an officer visit, and we look forward to expanding our participation with even more locations in future events.
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