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Steve Janoski , Staff Writer, @SteveJanoski4:34 p.m. EST December 11, 2016
A former probationary Ridgewood police officer is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Sussex County on Monday on charges related to an Aug. 23 car accident.
Patrick Ward, 22, resigned from the force in September, submitting a letter to the village citing injuries that he suffered in the early morning car accident in Sussex County.
It’s highly unlikely dad will be able to salvage his sons career as a police officer. One very stupid mistake that will follow this kid for the rest of his life!
The Nepotism Committee has no comment at this time.
Why does it seem that Ridgewood only hires friends and family? The same names always come up in the police, fire and BOE lists.
Why is it that you care 7:53? If they are tested by the state and meet the other qualification of employment they should been give the same chance as anyone else.
7:33 – First of all this is not true. They don’t ALWAYS hire family members. Second, it is a proud tradition that firefighters and police officers are often the sons and daughters of them. Just like doctors often have kids who go into medicine and people who own their own businesses often have their children join them. I was a teacher and my daughter is a teacher. She grew up observing my career and she aspired to do the same. There is nothing wrong with this and your comments are inflammatory.
is there any final closing to thi
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