Lower Alloways Creek Police Department

04/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest officer to the department.
Officer Moises Mercado was officially sworn in on April 13. We are excited to have him join our team and look forward to the dedication, professionalism and commitment he will bring to the job.

03/26/2026

We are excited to announce the promotion of officers this week! Patrolmen Liddle, Richmond and Mulholland were promoted to the rank of Corporal. Detective Costa was also promoted to Detective Corporal. Please help us Congratulate them on their promotions and hard work!

02/26/2026

*****UPDATE******
HER OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND.
AND SHE IS BACK HOME
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This sweet thing has lost her owners. She is at the lac pd now. Please claim her

02/23/2026

Elsinboro School will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 for the safety of students and staff. Pizza will be the only lunch choice.
Please note that there will be no morning SACC.
Thank you for your understanding. Have a good evening!

02/23/2026

Salem Tech will observe on a two-hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Be safe getting to campus!

02/23/2026

A travel ban has been put in place.
Please stay home and stay safe.

02/20/2026

The Lower Alloways Creek Police Department recognized the outstanding efforts of Officers Mulholland and McHenry for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving our community. They were recognized today at the Salem County FOP Awards Ceremony. Ptl. Mulholland received 1 Life Saving Award, 1 Life Saving w/ Valor Award, 1 Meritorious Award and 1 Medal of Honor Award. Ptl. McHenry received 1 Medal of Honor Award. Congratulations! We are grateful for their leadership.

02/06/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of retired officer Edmund “Sarge” Hill, a dedicated member of the Lower Alloways Creek Police Department. Hill served our community with honor and commitment for 32 years, leaving a legacy of service and professionalism. We extend our deepest condolences to the Hill family, friends and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. Thank you for your service Sarge.

Sgt. Edmund R. Hill, LACPD (ret), of Lower Alloways Creek Township, fondly know by friends and family as “Sarge” passed away Monday evening, February 2, 2026 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial services at the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton on Monday morning February 9th at 11 o’clock.

Pastor Lori Mitchell, pastor of the Fairton United Methodist Church, will officiate.
The burial will take place at a later date at Overlook Cemetery in Bridgeton. Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday morning from 9:30 until 11.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238 (themmrf.org) or St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Please visit freitagfuneralhome.com to read the full obituary.