The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Patrick Cervenak and Ptl. Jason Wiener to Sergeant, the designation of Corporal to Ptl. Robert Maccaquano, and the lateral transfer of Ptl. Thomas Chant to Detective during a June 18, 2025, ceremony in the Municipal Complex Civic Center. In attendance was Chief Antonio Ellis, Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council and Administration, as well as family, friends, and distinguished guests.
“Today, we elevate two accomplished veteran officers as they assume leadership roles as Sergeants, recognize a seasoned veteran patrolman as Corporal for his years of honorable service, and welcome a new Detective to our Investigations Bureau,” said Chief Antonio Ellis. “These individuals have earned their roles and recognitions, as they have continually demonstrated their commitment to serving the Manchester Township community.”
Taking his oath first was Sgt. Cervenak, who began his law enforcement career in 2007 with the Manchester Township Police Department. He served in the Patrol Division until May 2023, when he was selected to join the Investigations Bureau, where he served as a Detective. In 2020, he earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from California Coast University. Over the course of his career, Sgt. Cervenak received more than 20 awards and commendations, including the Chief’s Award, Valor Award, Meritorious Service Awards, Exceptional Duty Awards, citizen commendations, and positive performance notices.
Next, Sgt. Wiener, who began his law enforcement career in 2011 with the Manchester Township Police Department and was assigned to the Patrol Division until his promotion, took his oath. Throughout his career, Sgt. Wiener received two Honorable Service Awards, the Administrative Commendation Award, Chief’s Recognition Award, Lifesaving Awards, the Kimberly Smith Ames DWI Award and MADD Award, and various Unit Citations. He earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from California Coast University in 2020.
Receiving the distinguished Corporal designation was Ptl. Maccaquano, who in 2005 was hired by the Manchester Township Police Department where he was assigned to the Patrol Division. In addition to his positions as a Detective and Patrol Officer, he held several specialized assignments including: Firearms Instructor, In-Service Departmental Instructor in the areas of Use of Force, Active Killer Response, Critical Incidents, and Range Safety. Over the course of his career, Cpl. Maccaquano received a Life Saving Award, two Meritorious Service Awards, two Honorable Service Awards, Unit Citations, Education Award, and Pistol Distinguished Expert Award.
Transferred laterally from the Patrol Division to Investigations Bureau was Detective Chant, who was hired by the Manchester Township Police Department in 2013. He previously was assigned to a part-time position in the Investigations Bureau and given a caseload in addition to his patrol responsibilities in 2021. Additionally, Detective Chant has served as a Firearms Background Investigator, Field Training Officer, and as a member of the department’s Accreditation team.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Hankins, members of the Township Council, and Township Administration for their continued support of our police department and our mission to serve our residents to the highest possible level,” said Chief Ellis. “We wish each officer success as they continue their law enforcement careers in service of Manchester Township and its residents.”