Matawan Police Alloted Figurehead Leader by Council

The Borough Council has named Lieutenant Jason  Gallo as acting commanding officer of the Matawan Police Department during James Alston's absence, according to APP. No doubt the Matawan PD has not been without leadership since March, when its chief was put on administrative leave. Presumably Gallo is merely getting formal recognition for a job he's been fulfilling for months. If not Gallo, who has been running the department in Alston's absence?.Coverage of this news story has been sorely lacking in most respects.