April 4, 2020
FREEHOLD – A well-earned retirement has brought change to the Deputy Chief position at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The MCPO is honoring the 28-years of service that retired Deputy Chief of Detectives Douglas E. Johnson provided to the citizens of Monmouth County, announced Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.Johnson retired on Tuesday, following a 28-year law enforcement career that began in 1992 as a police officer with the Asbury Park Police Department. During his tenure with the Asbury Park Police Department, DC Johnson received numerous commendations for his work and distinguished himself by his thoughtful approach to his work. Johnson came to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) in August 1996, and quickly rose through the ranks, culminating with his promotion to Deputy Chief in October 2016.“Deputy Chief Johnson cared deeply about the cases he worked on, our victims, as well as for the MCPO staff. His knowledge and insight will be greatly missed,” Gramiccioni added.“Deputy Chief Johnson was an invaluable partner on our Executive Staff and his counsel and experience will be deeply missed,” said John G. McCabe, Chief of Detectives at the MCPO.