Stafford Mayoral Candidacy In Question After Arrest
While being arrested, Thomas Litwin reportedly was heard saying "this is not a bad day for my candidacy"
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — While being arrested, Thomas Litwin reportedly was heard saying "this is not a bad day for my candidacy."
Now the Stafford Township mayoral candidate's status in the November race is in question after he was arrested and charged Friday night with possessing and distributing marijuana.
Litwin, 43, of the Beach Haven West section of the township, was charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, distribution of marijuana to an undercover police officer, possession of synthetic cannabinoids and possession of CDS paraphernalia.
Litwin could be forced to vacate the office if he is elected and convicted of the crime.
Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, police executed a search warrant at Litwin’s residence shortly after he sold narcotics to undercover police officers.
Police also arrested two men who were staying at Litwin's home Friday including, Vincent Giordano, 27, and Ralf Boyd III, 24, and a third man, Thomas Ghigliotty, 44, who was visiting the two other men, after police determined all men had outstanding warrants.
Litwin, an independent, is running for mayor against incumbent Mayor John Spodofora.
After he was arrested, he also cited other mayors who have been arrested on drug charges, according to one witness.
Mac
9:11 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
Obviously, personal integrity isn't anything to take issue with when running for mayor in Manahawkin. I have to admit though that a hookah in every polling location would most likely create a fresh interest in voter turnout. And what's to lose? It's not like you're not going to get six of one or a half a dozen of the other anyway. However Tom, as you are learning the hard way, it is not wise to sell herb while campaigning for office. It makes you appear to be trying too hard to become a career politician.
Sal Sorce
9:44 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
A very strange issue??
It's not uncommon that such a candidate
would be on the ballot to spread and or potentially
taint another party ... in this case the INDEPENDENT PARTY
who apparently has forged a movement to go against
a total Republican Partisan Party under John Spodofora,
Henry Mancini and others ...
something you should all think about ...
over 50-years in politics I have seen just about everything.
Who were the other MAYORS????
HMMMMM???
Sal Sorce
9:49 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
THOMAS LITWIN IN NO WAY IS AFFILIATED WITH
THE "INDEPENDENT" GROUP ...
WE ARE STAFFORD ... RUNNING ON A SERIOUS MIX
OF FOLKS WHO DO NOT WANT ANOTHER
"RENAISSANCE" OF THE BLOCK TEAM PARTY ...
RUNNING AS A PARTISAN PARTY OF ALL OCEAN
COUNTY GOP CANDIDATES ...
VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Larry Cataldo
10:30 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
BRING BACK WES BELL!
Lyn Rohde
4:19 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
Good luck with that
Frank Karol
10:08 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
I've heard of crooks in politics, but this takes the cake. This person is associated with law breaking persons and wants to be mayor.......not a chance!