MAYS LANDING - Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler announced the promotion Dec. 1 of two officers. Sgt. John Legg was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Det. Christen Mulholland was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Legg, age 35, began his career in Courts and Transportation and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in September 2015. Once elevated, Legg continued to supervise that unit. He now commands the Fugitive Unit. He resides in Point Pleasant with his wife and daughter.
Mulholland, 35, joined the Sheriff's Office in July 2007, beginning his career in Courts and Transportation where he spent several years. He was then assigned to the Fugitive Unit and spent the last several years with the Safe Streets Task Force. He resides in Vineland with his wife and son.
Scheffler said the officers are loyal, trustworthy, hardworking and have a genuine concern for the agency, county and community.
"Tthey will be excellent supervisors and he could not prouder of them," Scheffler said.
