Atlantic County Sheriff's Officer Charged with Official Misconduct; Theft

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officer has been charged with official misconduct in connection with his position as President of the local Atlantic County Police Benevolent Association #243, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

On Thursday, June 11, Sheriff Officer John A. Brigandi, 43, of the 200 block of Marlyn Avenue, Hammonton was arrested and charged with:

1. Official Misconduct, 2nd crime;
2. Theft, 3rd crime;
3. Conspiracy to commit theft, 3rd crime and
4. Conspiracy to commit official misconduct, 2nd crime.

Sheriff Balles Warns Public; Impersonator Claiming to be Sheriff Officer is Making Scam Phone Calls

Mays Landing: Atlantic County Sheriff Frank X. Balles is advising the public today to be aware of scam phone calls being made throughout the county. 

The subject is identifying himself as an officer of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office. Information given from several victims of the scam have said that the man is using the name Sergeant Jackson and warning them that there is a warrant out for their arrest.