Amanda Oglesby

@OglesbyAPP

BARNEGAT - Police Chief Arthur P. Drexler has been suspended from his post as the head of the Barnegat Township Police Department, said Jerry Dasti, whose law firm represents the township.

Though the details of Drexler's suspension have not been made public, Dasti said the police chief has been suspended with pay.

Drexler, who could not be reached for comment, earns $203,409, according to state pension records.

Mayor John Novak declined to comment and deferred questions to the township attorney.

According to his LinkedIn page, Drexler became Barnegat's chief in November 2006.

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Amanda Oglesby: 732-557-5701; aoglesby@GannettNJ.com