đź”´ Town of Clinton officer Joseph Pietraszewski was charged with violating a TRO.
🔴 The arrest follows a coworker’s report, signaling a shift in Hunterdon County.
đź”´ A systemic failure led to the double murder of Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb in 2025.
A Town of Clinton police officer has been arrested on accusations that he put a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend’s car — a stark contrast from how law enforcement handled similar complaints just 30 minutes away in a 2025 case that ultimately resulted in a double homicide.
On Friday, Joseph D. Pietraszewski, 29, was arrested at his home in Readington. He’s charged with third-degree stalking and fourth-degree stalking. He has been a law enforcement officer since 2021, according to state pension records. Now, Pietraszewski has been placed on administrative leave.
Police misconduct and domestic violence charges
The investigation began after a report was made by Pietraszewski’s co-worker, who said the officer made “concerning comments” about his ex-girlfriend. The ex later told detectives that she had been granted a domestic violence temporary restraining order.
Pietraszewski is charged with fourth-degree contempt of a temporary restraining order. The tracking device was placed on her vehicle after the TRO was issued, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office…