## [Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1728077231 - 944472730](/prosecutor-misconduct-no-1728077231-944472730) [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/joseph-%20mason-0)Joseph Mason **[Monmouth County Prosecutor](/new-jersey/monmouth-county-prosecutor)** 132 Jerseyville Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 [(732) 431-7160](tel:%28732%29431-7160) ## Date of Offense August 7, 2024 ## Offense(s) [Whistleblower Retaliation](/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty-adjacent/whistleblower-retaliation) ## Reporting Authority This complaint has been forwarded to the [New Jersey State Bar Association](/new-jersey/new-jersey-state-bar-association) ## Statement Joseph Mason threaten arrest while armed with two other armed officers Micheal Tristoa and Steven Venticinque from Hazlet Township Police Department. Mason Tristoa Venticinque had their hands on their weapons while threatening my mother and niece. I was on the phone and Mason was yelling and saying "we are arresting everyone" If no one would tell him where my daughter was who was running away to her grandmothers house for safety. I told him to get a warrant for the arrest. He refused to speak with me and kept intimidating my mother and niece. He would not listen he just wanted to threaten arrest. My attorney had advised all parties involved where my daughter was going and she was going to a safe place. No need for threats, while hands on weapons while threatening arrest at women. Joseph mason was reported to the IRS by myself and there is and open and active case by Criminal whistleblower department for his involvement in my arrest 08/18/23.