New Jersey Corrections Officer Charged with Stealing $475K in Ammo

Timothy Morris, a 56-year-old lieutenant and Range Master for the New Jersey Department of Corrections, has been charged with official misconduct, theft, and structuring financial transactions after allegedly pocketing over $475,000 by selling state-owned ammunition. Since at least January 2019, Morris reportedly ordered excess ammunition intended for the department's gun ranges and sold it on the secondary market, receiving payments directly for personal gain. His actions included attempting to evade bank reporting requirements by cashing checks in amounts below $10,000. Morris has been suspended from his position pending the outcome of the investigation, which involved the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability and state police. Attorney General Matthew Platkin condemned the alleged corruption, stating it undermines public trust and burdens taxpayers. Morris had served in his role since 2008, managing ammunition for multiple correctional facilities across the state.