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North Caldwell honors detective who led West Essex swatting investigation
Summary
Police Chief Karl Strodthoff presented a Letter of Commendation and Mayor Joshua H. Raymond presented a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing Detective Sergeant Travis Ruffo for leading the investigation into the February 2, 2025 swatting incident at West Essex High School, which resulted in criminal charges and extradition of the accused.
Police Chief Karl Strodthoff presented a Letter of Commendation recognizing Detective Sergeant Travis Ruffo for leading the investigation into the February 2, 2025 swatting incident at West Essex High School. Chief Strodthoff credited Ruffo's persistence and attention to detail with producing criminal charges and arranging extradition of the accused party; Mayor Joshua H. Raymond presented a Mayoral Proclamation in honor of the investigative work.
The recognition was presented during the June 9, 2026 Mayor and Council Conference Meeting of the Borough of North Caldwell. The item was presented as a formal departmental commendation; no formal council action was required.
