Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney sued Mayor James Dodd, alleging defamation, harassment and political interference.

Delaney claims he was targeted for not endorsing Dodd in mayoral races and reporting legal violations.

The lawsuit is the latest sign of turmoil in an administration that has seen rapid turnover and numerous lawsuits.

Escalating their long-running feud, Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney sued Mayor James Dodd on Monday, saying his boss has targeted him with a campaign of defamation and harassment for refusing to endorse Dodd in the last two mayoral races.

Delaney has endured years of "slander and closed-door schemes to demote and ultimately terminate him in violation of his employment contract," according to the lawsuit, filed on Aug. 19 in Morris County Superior Co

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