Tag: Police Chief Edward Strait
This Week in Chester History…
The Observer-Tribune revealed that Chester Township Police Chief Ed Strait’s chief desire was to attend the F.B.I. academy. Strait was active in the Morris County Police Chief Association, serving as its secretary in 1960.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1960, Ronald Orr, the next door neighbor of Police Chief Edward Strait, stepped on a copperhead snake who struck at his trouser leg. He summoned Strait, who identified and shot the snake. Orr was unharmed. Source: Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History…
In 1958, Police Chief Edward Strait’s letter to the Chester Township Committee refuting criticism by committee member Mrs. Ercel Francis was published on the cover of the August 7 issue of The Mendham-Chester Tribune. The lengthy response addressed her complaints and suggested that any issues should be made in writing to the Police Chairman rather than raised at a public meeting to discredit the department.
