Published on March 27, 2019

Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oaths of office to promoted police officers, new Police Lieutenant Eric Lion and new Police Sergeant Phillip Melhorn, and new police officers Sebastian Marin and Dylan Barlow, to fill existing openings in the police department, in front of a packed room of police, support staff, family and friends at a recent Council meeting.  

Mayor Mironov stated prior to administering the oaths of office, “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department, where we recognize the accomplishments and leadership of several outstanding officers in the department and welcome two new officers as well.  We have established very high standards and a rigorous hiring process for new officers, so we can ensure we have the very best police department in New Jersey.  We have brought on officers who are qualified, professional, caring and motivated to be part of a strong and effective team in East Windsor.  We have also had the opportunity on many occasions to recognize officers who have made their mark in the department and to promote them to new levels of leadership.  Tonight is a tremendous celebration for the Police Department and an opportunity to focus on the outstanding leadership and effective efforts of our East Windsor police.

New Police Lieutenant Eric Lion, who was hired in January 1995, has served in Uniform Services including as a Field Training Officer, Secondary Officer-in-Charge, Primary Officer-in-Charge, and as a Firearms Instructor.  In May 2006, Lieutenant Lion was assigned to Investigative Services as a Detective, until May 2012 when he was promoted to Sergeant serving in Uniform Services as a Platoon Supervisor and Field Training Officer Program Coordinator.  During his career, Lieutenant Lion has received several recognitions including the Samaritan Medal for being named Police Officer of the Year in 2006, two Meritorious Service Medals, a Unit Citation medal, numerous Letters of Recognition and was named the Law and Public Safety Employee of the year in 2015.  Lieutenant Lion graduated from Burlington County Police Academy in April 1994 and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration in 2009.  Lieutenant Lion will be assigned as the Commander of Investigative Services. 

New Sergeant Philip Melhorn, hired in July 2006, has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, Secondary Officer-in-Charge and Primary Officer-in-Charge. In January 2017, Sergeant Melhorn was assigned to Investigative Services as a Detective. Sergeant Melhorn has been awarded a Unit Citation Award, an Educational Achievement Medal, several Awards of Merit, numerous Letters of Recognition from both his superior officers and members of the community and was recognized as the 2017 Law and Public Safety Employee of the year.  Sergeant Meyers earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of New Jersey, and a Master of Science Degree, graduated from Somerset County Police Academy in June 2002.  Sergeant Melhorn will be assigned as a Platoon Supervisor in Uniform Services.  

Police Officer Sebastian Marin, who graduated from the Essex County Police Academy in August 2018, obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice at Kean University in August 2017.  He previously worked as a Deputy Sheriff at the Essex County’s Sheriff’s Office prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, and will be assigned to the Uniform Services Division.

Officer Dylan Barlow, who grew up and attended public schools in East Windsor, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2018 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice at Stockton University in December 2018.   He previously worked as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Point Pleasant Beach, and will be assigned to the Uniform Services Division. 
 

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Lieutenant and Sergeant and two new police officers.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Police Officer Dylan Barlow;  Police Officer Sebastian Marin;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Sergeant Philip Melhorn;  Lieutenant Eric Lion, and Chief of Police James A. Geary.  

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Lieutenant Eric Lion, while his wife Tonia Lion (right) holds the Bible.  

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Lieutenant Eric Lion.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Lieutenant Eric Lion, and his wife Tonia Lion.  

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Sergeant Phillip Melhorn, while his wife Sara Melhorn (right) holds the Bible.  

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Sergeant Phillip Melhorn.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Sergeant Phillip Melhorn, and his wife Sara Melhorn.