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Michael Ward, the new head of the FBI’s Newarks office, is getting his feet wet, getting to know his agents, quickly learning what clearly will be a big priority, the Newark Star-Legder reports.

“After my first couple of briefings, I think I can safely say that corruption is an issue in New Jersey,” Ward told the Star-Ledger.

The straightforward agent, who came from FBI headquarters, has made multiple stops in his 22 year career with the FBI. The Star-Ledger features Ward in a Sunday story. To read the story click here.