Atlantic County, NJ Sheriff’s Nab 14 With Special Operation

The Atlantic County, New Jersey Sheriff’s Department has successfully launched a special law enforcement effort called “Operation Harvest.”

“Operation Harvest”

Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O’Donoghue has shared the following details:

On the first day of “Operation Harvest” …

In collaboration with various specialized divisions, including the Courts, Legal, and Warrant units, the operation successfully apprehended 14 individuals. Furthermore, thousands of dollars in child support arrears have been collected, which will be distributed to assist families, especially during the holiday season. In total, 10 individuals were apprehended for child support violations, while 4 were arrested for outstanding criminal warrants. Furthermore, a remarkable total of 61 incidents were documented during this operation. The success of "Operation Harvest" can largely be attributed to the dedicated and tireless efforts of the personnel involved, whose invaluable support was foundational to this initiative, said O’Donoghue.

Citizen Comments About The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department

Dozens of citizens posted public comments on the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page:

Ron Markowitz wrote, “this is what the county needed for years a real SHERIFF the others were nothing they were after another income and did not care about the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office or the county YOU GO JOE.”

Mike Krawitz wrote, “Best Sheriff's Department In Years, actually doing what the department was intended to do and more.”

NOTE: Krawitz is one of the most vocal critics of government in Atlantic County — Atlantic City, when he believes that government has come up short.

Karin ONeill wrote, “I have a name for you individual that is 20 years behind on child support and lives in Atlantic County.”

Sabrina Holleran wrote, “Thanks for wrangling the child support cheaters! Depriving one's kids of child support is a crime. Keep up the great work!”

Example of The Proactivity Exhibited By The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department

Frances Kreutzer wrote, “How about the monsters that stole property from their elderly parent or parents. Please go after all the criminals.”

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department immediately wrote back:

“Frances Kreutzer the sheriff holds monthly events at senior centers around the county to help people avoid those types of scams. We are also actively investigating along with the prosecutor's office.”

There were dozens of more citizen’s comments.

Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department Under Joe O’Donoghue

It is beyond question that O’Donoghue is more proactive than any Atlantic City Sheriff since Gerard Gormley.

Gormley also ran the Atlantic County Jail and lived with his family directly adjacent to the jail in a concrete home … The Atlantic County Sheriff’s home.