Detectives searched the Division of Inspections and the Department of Housing and Economic Development.

New Jersey State Police detectives searched two Trenton City Hall offices Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.

State Police detectives searched the city’s Division of Inspections and Department of Housing and Economic Development as part of an investigation by the state Division of Criminal Justice and Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, a spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office told The Jersey Vindicator.

The office would not disclose what prompted the investigation, what investigators were seeking, or who is the subject of the investigation.

“No further information will be made available as the investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson said.

The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability investigates public corruption and criminal misconduct by public officials and employees. The Division of Criminal Justice handles complex criminal investigations and prosecutions across the state.

The Attorney General’s Office urged anyone with information about potential corruption to call the state’s toll-free tip line at 1-844-674-2847.

Trenton officials issued a statement after news of the search spread, saying that the investigation concerns alleged misconduct by a former Housing and Economic Development Department employee and that the city uncovered and reported the matter itself.

“The City of Trenton became aware this morning that members of the New Jersey State Police were at City Hall in connection with an investigation involving alleged misconduct by a former City employee,” the statement reads. “The City will cooperate fully with the State’s investigation.”

According to city officials, the Gusciora administration began an internal investigation after allegations involving the employee surfaced in 2024. The city said the employee left city government that year and that officials referred the matter and their findings to the Attorney General’s Office.

“This Administration has zero tolerance for misconduct or violations of the public trust,” Mayor Reed Gusciora said. “When credible allegations of wrongdoing come to our attention, we investigate them and, where appropriate, refer the matter to the proper law enforcement authorities. That is exactly what the City did here.”

City officials also said they have referred matters to prosecutors “on multiple occasions when circumstances warranted doing so” and would continue making referrals when officials believe there is credible evidence of wrongdoing. The statement did not identify those cases.

“The overwhelming majority of City employees serve Trenton residents with honesty, professionalism, and dedication every day,” the statement reads. “Their public service should not be overshadowed by allegations involving the conduct of any one individual.”

City officials said they would not comment on the substance of the allegations because the investigation is ongoing.

Gusciora is seeking reelection to a third term in November. Trenton mayors serve four-year terms. As of Tuesday, Gusciora and five challengers had filed paperwork with the city clerk to run in the nonpartisan race. The filing deadline is Aug. 20.

The election is Nov. 3. A runoff will be held Dec. 8 if no candidate receives a majority.

Editor’s note: We will update this story as more information becomes available.