About the Warren County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff, Undersheriffs and Staff
James J. McDonald Sr.,Sheriff
- Lifelong resident of Warren County.
- Raised in Hackettstown, live in Phillipsburg
- Married 37 years
- 3 children and 4 grandchildren
- 30 Year career as police officer in Washington Township
- 19 years served as Chief of Police
- Graduate of:
- West Point Command and Leadership
- New Jersey State Police Academy (Sea Girt)
- Morris County Police Academy
- Certified Police Training Instructor
- Instructor: Response to the Active Shooter
- Served 18 years as D.A.R.E. Instructor
- Memberships (past and present):
- New Jersey State Association of Chiefs’ of Police
- Warren County Police Chiefs’ Assoc. (13 yrs. as President)
- Board of Directors, Warren County Police Academy
- Warren County P.B.A. Local 280 (Life Member)
- New Jersey State P.B.A.
- Warren County D.A.R.E. Officers Association
- National Rifle Association
- Washington Rotary Club
- Phillipsburg Youth Athletic Association
- Municipal Alliance
Scott T. Marinelli, Undersheriff
- Distinguish 29 years, 7 months career in Law Enforcement with the Lopatcong Township Police Dept. Retired after serving 15 years, 7 months as Chief.
- Served through the ranks as Patrol Officer, Detective and Sergeant. Served over 20 years in a supervisory position.
- As Chief of Police I acquired and managed multiple State and Federal Grants.
- Took the Department into the Technology Age by bringing in record management and arrest systems.
- Manage the growth of the Police Department due to the increase in population, businesses and activity in the Township.
- Managed fiscally a multimillion dollar budget.
- Lifelong resident of Warren County.
- Married for 25 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
James Macaulay, Undersheriff
- Lifelong resident of Warren County.
- Raised in Phillipsburg, live in Hackettstown.
- Distinguished 29 year career with the Hackettstown Police Department, retiring as Police Chief in October 2022.
- Served through the ranks from Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and the last 12 years as Chief of Police.
- 25 year member of the Warren County Tactical Response Team.
- Law Enforcement Medal Of Honor Recipient.
- Serious Collision Accident Reconstruction Team Member.
- Certified Police Training Instructor.
- LSU Active Killer Instructor.
- Married for 24 years with two children.
William R. Vine, Undersheriff
- Lifelong resident of Warren County of Warren
- Distinguished 31 year career in Law Enforcement with the Phillipsburg Police Department. Serving through the ranks from patrol officer, criminal investigation detective, narcotics detective, sergeant and retiring as lieutenant.
- Served 25 years on the Warren County Tactical Response Team. Served in many roles including tactics trainer, element leader and finishing my career as Team Commander.
- Certified trainer in many fields of police tactics.
- Instructor with the Warren County Active Killer Training Program.
- Married for 18 years with two children
Links of Interest
- Receive AMBER ALERT notifications via cell phone
- Gang Survey
- New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- NetSmartz Internet Safety
- more links...
Wanted
Citizens who have information relating to criminal activity and wanted persons can call the sheriffs HOTLINE: 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK. Information is kept confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
1-877-ARREST U (1-877-277-3788)