Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office swears in new detective
FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office has welcomed a new member to its investigative team.
Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson announced that Detective John Laurencelle was sworn in on June 16, 2025, in a ceremony before Chief of Detectives Timothy J. Drew, family members and staff of the Prosecutor’s Office.
Before joining the office, Laurencelle served as a patrol sergeant and training officer for the Springfield Township (Union County) Police Department. He is a U.S. Army and New Jersey National Guard veteran who retired with distinction after 20 years of service.
Laurencelle also served on the U.S. Department of Defense SWAT team and was previously assigned to the DEA Newark Counter Drug Task Force. He is currently attending Thomas Edison State University.




