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A Hambden Township fire station land deal has ignited a major investigation after Trustee Dave Johnson sold the property through his own company—just as the fire department battles a $1.6 million embezzlement scandal. The prosecutor’s office initially claimed they didn’t approve the $123,750 sale, but an email suggests tacit approval via Johnson’s company. Complicating matters: state conflict-of-interest laws may not fully apply since the fire department is a private nonprofit. Two other trustees say they were unaware of Johnson’s involvement until after the deal closed, while Johnson insists they knew beforehand. With the probe ongoing, questions remain about transparency, legality, and whether any rules were broken—all unfolding amid a cloud of public distrust.

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