TOMS RIVER – County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, former police chief of Toms River, announced that he’s running for re-election.
“It has been a true honor to serve the people of Ocean County as Sheriff,” said Mastronardy. “I look forward to continuing the good work of this dedicated department and working with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to institutionalize long term public safety plans for Ocean County.”
A Central Regional grad, he began his law enforcement career at the Berkeley Township Police Department. He joined Toms River in 1974, ultimately spending 40 years there, with 22 as chief.
He highlighted some of his accomplishments since he became sheriff in 2013. This included updating technology, enhancing training, and increasing the presence of sheriff’s officers throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Office partners with local police chiefs to provide warrants, drone support, K-9 units, CSI, and traffic and marine patrols.
Sheriff Mastronardy is past President of the Ocean County Chiefs, New Jersey Chiefs of Police, and the New Jersey Sheriffs Association. He is currently on the National Board of Directors for the Public Safety Cadets and the National Sheriffs Association.
A Republican, Mastronardy will be seeking re-election with running mates Commissioners Virginia Haines and Jack Kelly.
