Crime & Safety
Trenton Police Department Purchases Three New Dodge Darts
The Dodge Darts are expected to be used for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and by detectives and administration.
The Trenton Police Department recently purchased three Dodge Darts from McInerney's in Woodhaven.
The unmarked cars are expected to be used for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and by detectives and administration.
Trenton City Council members authorized the purchase of all three cars for a total of $55,743. Funds from the Trenton Police Department state forfeiture account were used to pay for the cars.
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The purchase came at no cost to the City of Trenton.
Trenton Police Chief Jim Nardone sent out for bids from Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. He said he selected the Chrysler bid because he believes Chrysler to be a local brand due to the Trenton Engine Plant.
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Bids from General Motors and Ford were about $4,000 less than the Chrysler bid.
"We wanted to buy local because of the many friends and neighbors we have working for Chrysler," Nardone said.
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