Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office

                                     Criminal Justice Complex

                                                 P.O. Box 623

                                   Woodbury, New Jersey 08096


Sean Dalton, County ProsecutorWelcome to the Home Page of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. The Prosecutor's Office serves as a countywide criminal investigative agency, along with conducting all criminal court activities for the county. Gloucester County is located in the southwest portion of New Jersey, along the Delaware River, just south of the City of Philadelphia. The county borders both the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania and covers an area of 330 square miles. The population of the county is approximately 240,000 and there are 24 municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Prosecutor's Office.

The following pages will explain the workings of our office and show you the fine work that is being done by our employees. We hope that our web site will be of help to you.


Our Mission

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office is committed to providing our citizens with the most competent and professional investigation and prosecution of criminal offenders by using all available resources. It is our goal to enforce the laws without prejudice and in a timely manner, while treating the victims of crimes with the respect and compassion they deserve.

Prosecutor's Profile

Sean F. Dalton has served as Gloucester County Prosecutor since 2002.  He is currently serving his second term as Prosecutor after Governor Jon Corzine nominated him in 2007.

During his tenure, Prosecutor Dalton has promoted a philosophy of community involvement within the law enforcement community.  He has formed several public-private partnerships such as the Gloucester/Salem County Security Initiative, Gloucester County Anti-Crime Partnership and the Gloucester County Mental Health Committee.  He has expanded services including the formation of a Cyber Crimes unit, Arson unit and an Intelligence unit.  Prosecutor Dalton has also reopened old homicide investigations, resulting in convictions in the 1979 murder of Rose Twells and the 1998 murder of Charles Mosley.

A Glassboro native, Sean Dalton graduated from Glassboro High School in 1980.  He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from James Madison University in 1984.  In 1987, he graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Law.  In 1988, he completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Donald A. Smith in Woodbury, New Jersey.

In 1993, Sean was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly for the 4th Legislative District encompassing parts of Gloucester and Camden Counties. In 1995, he was re-elected to the General Assembly, for a 2nd term. He was elected by his colleagues as an Associate Minority Leader for the General Assembly.

During his tenure in the General Assembly, Sean Dalton sponsored legislation addressing various diverse issues such as parole reform, auto insurance, conserving natural resources, as well as, preserving open space in the Gloucester County region. He was a strong advocate for Megan's Law and life sentences for 3rd time offenders. Sean has served as Municipal Prosecutor for the Boroughs of Glassboro and Paulsboro as well as First Assistant County Counsel for the County of Gloucester.

Sean has followed in a long family history of public service. He is the youngest son of the former Glassboro Mayor, Bill Dalton, and the younger brother of the former Secretary of State and New Jersey State Senator, Daniel Dalton. He is a lifelong resident of Gloucester County. Sean and his wife, Victoria, have two children and reside in Elk Township.

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Freeholder Director - Stephen M. Sweeney
Freeholder Liaison - Giuseppe (Joe) Chila

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