FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office has taken over the Franklin Township Police Department in New Jersey amid a double murder-suicide investigation, officials said on Thursday.

Officials said this is in response to FTPD's active investigation into a double murder-suicide involving a New Jersey State Trooper.

The department's investigation into the homicides has raised "serious concerns about the FTPD's operations and effectiveness," the prosecutor's office said in a press release.

FTPD Chief Timothy Snyder and Sergeant Kevin Bollaro are being placed on administrative leave.

The prosecutor's office will supervise the day-to-day operations until further notice.

New Jersey State Trooper Sgt. 1st Class Ricardo Jorge Santos is accused of killing 33-year

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