PAULSBORO, NJ - A Paulsboro, New Jersey Borough Councilman, Democrat Theodore D. Holloway II is the subject of news reports and criticism after a routine January 4 traffic stop captured on bodycam footage showed the local politician lambasting a police officer in a profane tirade. Holloway even called the Chief of Police to complain during the stop.
The traffic stop began with Holloway acting confrontational from the start, questioning the officer in a raised voice, "You can’t be serious. What exactly are you getting behind me for?"
The officer replied that the four-term councilman was observed failing to stop at a stop sign.
In the seven-minute video released to the public Holloway can be heard scolding the officer saying, “You actually pulled over an elected official. You’re not pulling over a random. You’re pulling over your boss. I am literally your boss.”
As reported by Fox News, Holloway soon threatened the officer with a complaint to the Paulsboro Police Chief saying, "Don’t think I ain’t going to talk to Gary about this," referring to Paulsboro Police Chief Gary Kille. "I’m the one that hired you!"
The officer returned to his patrol vehicle to run Holloway’s license and registration and called for backup stating that the councilman was “freaking out,” and when a supervising officer arrived on the scene Holloway could be heard on camera asking him, “You know who I am right?”
The Democrat councilman was cited for an expired vehicle registration, but not for failing to obey a traffic signal.
Holloway’s behavior toward the officers drew a firm rebuke from the Mayor of Paulsboro, John Giovannitti. He told Fox News that the councilman’s words were “not accurate nor professional.” He went on to assert, “We don't get special treatment. " He added, “We are not individual bosses for departments, and we don't get special treatment."
The mayor also offered his praise for the officer and supervisor involved in the incident describing their handling of the confrontation as with "utmost professionalism." Giovannitti further stated that the borough council was advised of the incident and discussed Holloway's behavior with the councilman.
The traffic stop began with Holloway acting confrontational from the start, questioning the officer in a raised voice, "You can’t be serious. What exactly are you getting behind me for?"
The officer replied that the four-term councilman was observed failing to stop at a stop sign.
In the seven-minute video released to the public Holloway can be heard scolding the officer saying, “You actually pulled over an elected official. You’re not pulling over a random. You’re pulling over your boss. I am literally your boss.”
As reported by Fox News, Holloway soon threatened the officer with a complaint to the Paulsboro Police Chief saying, "Don’t think I ain’t going to talk to Gary about this," referring to Paulsboro Police Chief Gary Kille. "I’m the one that hired you!"
Paulsboro Councilman Theodore D. Holloway II was caught on police body camera video berating a police officer who pulled him over for allegedly running a stop sign. The video shows Holloway calling the police chief to complain during the traffic stop. pic.twitter.com/cGkSrP6JUm
— njdotcom (@njdotcom) January 16, 2025
The officer returned to his patrol vehicle to run Holloway’s license and registration and called for backup stating that the councilman was “freaking out,” and when a supervising officer arrived on the scene Holloway could be heard on camera asking him, “You know who I am right?”
The Democrat councilman was cited for an expired vehicle registration, but not for failing to obey a traffic signal.
Holloway’s behavior toward the officers drew a firm rebuke from the Mayor of Paulsboro, John Giovannitti. He told Fox News that the councilman’s words were “not accurate nor professional.” He went on to assert, “We don't get special treatment. " He added, “We are not individual bosses for departments, and we don't get special treatment."
The mayor also offered his praise for the officer and supervisor involved in the incident describing their handling of the confrontation as with "utmost professionalism." Giovannitti further stated that the borough council was advised of the incident and discussed Holloway's behavior with the councilman.
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Comments
2025-02-02T17:51-0500 | Comment by: Steve
Another entitled Dem.
2025-02-02T18:08-0500 | Comment by: Steven
‘You know who I am, right?’ I would love to hear that "question" answered with "Yes, that is why I can't let you off with a warning."
2025-02-02T18:08-0500 | Comment by: Steven
‘You know who I am, right?’ I would love to hear that "question" answered with "Yes, that is why I can't let you off with a warning."
2025-02-02T18:09-0500 | Comment by: Steven
‘You know who I am, right?’ I would love to hear that "question" answered with "Yes, that is why I can't let you off with a warning."
2025-02-02T18:23-0500 | Comment by: James
Arrest this POS! These people THINK because they are an elected "official" they are special and are above the law! He needs to be kicked out of his job now!
2025-02-02T18:48-0500 | Comment by: natalie
Big deal just another one of "those" who sit around and do nothing everyday and think they are above all others. Shame on him for the disrespect he showed the PO and at the very least he needs to be reprimanded for it.
2025-02-02T18:49-0500 | Comment by: natalie
Big deal just another one of "those" who sit around and do nothing everyday and think they are above all others. Shame on him for the disrespect he showed the PO and at the very least he needs to be reprimanded for it.
2025-02-02T18:49-0500 | Comment by: natalie
Big deal just another one of "those" who sit around and do nothing everyday and think they are above all others. Shame on him for the disrespect he showed the PO and at the very least he needs to be reprimanded for it.
2025-02-02T18:49-0500 | Comment by: natalie
Big deal just another one of "those" who sit around and do nothing everyday and think they are above all others. Shame on him for the disrespect he showed the PO and at the very least he needs to be reprimanded for it.
2025-02-02T18:50-0500 | Comment by: natalie
Big deal just another one of "those" who sit around and do nothing everyday and think they are above all others. Shame on him for the disrespect he showed the PO and at the very least he needs to be reprimanded for it.
2025-02-02T23:48-0500 | Comment by: Carlton
Exactly the kind of people who should not be in a position of authority anywhere.
2025-02-03T19:47-0500 | Comment by: Dennis
A famous Oklahoma Politician told me the same thing. My reply was, yes I do, but that makes no difference.