07/15/2026
Shrewsbury Borough Police Welcome New Officers
The Shrewsbury Borough Police Department is proud to welcome Patrolman John Chelston and Patrolman Keoni Leiter to our department. We congratulate both officers on reaching this important milestone and wish them safe, successful, and rewarding careers in law enforcement as they serve the residents of Shrewsbury Borough.
Patrolman John Chelston was raised in Brick, Ocean County, and is a graduate of the Ocean County Police Academy, where he received the Merit Award and earned recognition for achieving a perfect score in marksmanship. Before attending the police academy, he earned an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Ocean County College and later received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kean University. Prior to joining the Shrewsbury Borough Police Department, Patrolman Chelston served as a full-time police officer with the Plumstead Township Police Department and previously served as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO II) with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department.
Patrolman Keoni Leiter was raised in Waretown, Ocean County, and is also a graduate of the Ocean County Police Academy. Before attending the academy, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University. Prior to his appointment as a full-time police officer with the Shrewsbury Borough Police Department, Patrolman Leiter served as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO II) with the department beginning in January 2026, following his service as an SLEO II with the Long Beach Township Police Department.