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Major Discipline
Reporting
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
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Contents
Agencies Without Major Discipline ............................................................................................................. 8
Atlantic ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bergen ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Burlington ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Camden ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cape May .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cumberland ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Essex ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Gloucester ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Hudson .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Hunterdon ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Mercer ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Middlesex ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Monmouth .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Morris ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Ocean ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Passaic ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Salem ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Somerset ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Statewide or Regional Agencies .............................................................................................................. 12
Sussex ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Union ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Warren .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Agencies with Major Discipline .................................................................................................................. 14
Atlantic ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Absecon City PD .................................................................................................................................. 14
Atlantic City PD ................................................................................................................................... 15
Atlantic Co Corrections ....................................................................................................................... 18
Atlan
tic County Prosecutors Office ..................................................................................................... 24
Longport PD ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Mullica Twp PD ................................................................................................................................... 26
Pleasantville PD ................................................................................................................................... 27
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Bergen ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Bergen Co Sheriffs Dept ...................................................................................................................... 28
Bergenfield PD .................................................................................................................................... 34
Englewood PD ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Hackensack PD .................................................................................................................................... 35
Little Ferry PD ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Lodi PD ................................................................................................................................................ 36
North Arlington PD .............................................................................................................................. 36
Oakland PD .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Oradell PD ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Ridgefield Boro PD .............................................................................................................................. 38
Westwood PD ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Burlington ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Bordentown Twp PD ........................................................................................................................... 39
Burlington City PD ............................................................................................................................... 39
Burlington Co Corrections ................................................................................................................... 40
Cinnaminson PD .................................................................................................................................. 46
Moorestown PD .................................................................................................................................. 47
Mount Holly PD ................................................................................................................................... 47
Mount Laurel Twp PD ......................................................................................................................... 48
Pemberton Twp PD ............................................................................................................................. 48
Riverside PD ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Camden ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Camden Co Corrections ...................................................................................................................... 50
Camden Co Sheriffs Dept .................................................................................................................... 60
Camden PD .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Lindenwold Boro PD ............................................................................................................................ 63
Pine Hill PD .......................................................................................................................................... 63
Wate
rford Twp PD .............................................................................................................................. 64
Barrington PD ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Cape May .................................................................................................................................................... 65
Cape May City PD ................................................................................................................................ 65
Cape May Co Sheriffs Office................................................................................................................ 65
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Lower Twp PD ..................................................................................................................................... 66
Middle Twp PD .................................................................................................................................... 68
Ocean City PD ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Sea Isle City PD .................................................................................................................................... 69
Wildwood PD ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Cumberland ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Cumberland Co Sheriff'S Dept ............................................................................................................ 71
Millville PD .......................................................................................................................................... 71
Essex ............................................................................................................................................................ 72
Belleville PD ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Bloomfield PD ..................................................................................................................................... 72
East Orange PD.................................................................................................................................... 73
Essex Co Corrections ........................................................................................................................... 74
Essex Co Sheriffs Office ....................................................................................................................... 78
Irvington PD ........................................................................................................................................ 78
Montclair PD ....................................................................................................................................... 79
New Jersey Institute Of Technology ................................................................................................... 80
Newark PD ........................................................................................................................................... 82
Orange PD ........................................................................................................................................... 90
West Caldwell PD ................................................................................................................................ 91
Gloucester ................................................................................................................................................... 92
Deptford Twp PD ................................................................................................................................. 92
East Greenwich Twp PD ...................................................................................................................... 92
Glassboro PD ....................................................................................................................................... 93
Gloucester Co Sheriffs Dept ................................................................................................................ 94
Hudson ........................................................................................................................................................ 95
East Newark PD ................................................................................................................................... 95
Hoboken PD ........................................................................................................................................ 95
Hud
son Co Corrections ....................................................................................................................... 98
Hudson Co Sheriffs Dept ................................................................................................................... 100
Jersey City PD .................................................................................................................................... 100
Secaucus PD ...................................................................................................................................... 105
Union City PD .................................................................................................................................... 105
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Weehawken PD ................................................................................................................................. 107
West New York PD ............................................................................................................................ 108
Hunterdon ................................................................................................................................................. 109
Raritan Twp PD .................................................................................................................................. 109
Mercer ....................................................................................................................................................... 110
Hopewell Twp PD .............................................................................................................................. 110
Trenton PD ........................................................................................................................................ 110
Middlesex .................................................................................................................................................. 111
Edison Twp PD ................................................................................................................................... 111
Highland Park PD ............................................................................................................................... 111
Middlesex Boro PD ............................................................................................................................ 112
Middlesex Co Corrections ................................................................................................................. 112
Middlesex Co Sheriffs Dept ............................................................................................................... 115
Monroe Twp PD ................................................................................................................................ 118
New Brunswick PD ............................................................................................................................ 119
Sout
h Plainfield PD ............................................................................................................................ 120
South River PD .................................................................................................................................. 120
Woodbridge Twp PD ......................................................................................................................... 121
Monmouth ................................................................................................................................................ 123
Aberdeen Twp PD ............................................................................................................................. 123
Freehold Twp PD ............................................................................................................................... 123
Keansburg PD .................................................................................................................................... 124
Manalapan Twp PD ........................................................................................................................... 125
Monmouth Co Corrections ............................................................................................................... 125
Neptune City PD ................................................................................................................................ 127
Neptune Twp PD ............................................................................................................................... 127
Morris ........................................................................................................................................................ 128
East Hanover Twp PD ........................................................................................................................ 128
Florham
Park PD ................................................................................................................................ 128
Hanover Twp PD................................................................................................................................ 129
Lincoln Park PD.................................................................................................................................. 129
Morris Co Corrections ....................................................................................................................... 130
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Parsippany-Troy Hills PD ................................................................................................................... 132
Randolph Twp PD .............................................................................................................................. 133
Ocean ........................................................................................................................................................ 134
Lavallette PD ..................................................................................................................................... 134
Manchester Twp PD .......................................................................................................................... 134
Ocean Co Corrections ....................................................................................................................... 135
Stafford Twp PD ................................................................................................................................ 136
Passaic ....................................................................................................................................................... 137
Clifton PD .......................................................................................................................................... 137
Little Falls PD ..................................................................................................................................... 137
Passaic Co Sheriffs Dept .................................................................................................................... 138
Paterson PD ....................................................................................................................................... 140
Pompton Lakes Boro PD .................................................................................................................... 141
Wanaque Boro PD ............................................................................................................................. 141
William Paterson University PD ........................................................................................................ 143
Salem ......................................................................................................................................................... 144
Salem Co Corrections ........................................................................................................................ 144
Salem Co Prosecutors Office ............................................................................................................. 145
Somerset ................................................................................................................................................... 146
Franklin Twp PD ................................................................................................................................ 146
North Plainfield PD ............................................................................................................................ 147
Raritan PD ......................................................................................................................................... 148
South Bound Brook PD ...................................................................................................................... 149
State or Other Agency ............................................................................................................................... 150
DOC- Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center .................................................................................. 150
DOC- Bayside State Prison ................................................................................................................ 152
DOC- Central Office ........................................................................................................................... 153
DOC- East Jersey State Prison ........................................................................................................... 153
DOC- E
dna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women ........................................................................ 157
DOC- Garden State Youth Correctional Facility ................................................................................ 160
DOC- Mid-State Correctional Facility ................................................................................................ 163
DOC- New Jersey State Prison........................................................................................................... 165
DOC- Northern State Prison .............................................................................................................. 169
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DOC- South Woods State Prison ....................................................................................................... 172
New Jersey State Police .................................................................................................................... 176
State Parole Board ............................................................................................................................ 182
Sussex ........................................................................................................................................................ 185
Franklin Boro PD ............................................................................................................................... 185
Hopatcong PD ................................................................................................................................... 185
Union ......................................................................................................................................................... 186
Elizabeth PD ...................................................................................................................................... 186
Hillside PD ......................................................................................................................................... 187
Kean University PD ............................................................................................................................ 187
Linden Police Department ................................................................................................................ 190
Plainfield PD ...................................................................................................................................... 191
Rahway PD ........................................................................................................................................ 192
Union Co PD ...................................................................................................................................... 193
Union Co Prosecutors Office ............................................................................................................. 193
Union Co Sheriffs Office .................................................................................................................... 194
Warren ...................................................................................................................................................... 195
Pohatcong PD .................................................................................................................................... 195
Washington Twp PD .......................................................................................................................... 195
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
AG Directive 2021-6 required all New Jersey law enforcement agencies to submit to the Attorney General
their first “Major Discipline Reporting Form,” which covered discipline imposed between January 1, 2021
and December 31, 2021. “Major discipline” is defined as terminations, reductions in rank, or suspension
of more than five days.
A few notes on the submissions:
For 2021, the Attorney General’s Office updated the submission form for Major Discipline to include
specification of the specific “sustained charge” for each officer. A number of agencies did not use this
updated form, instead using the form from previous years. This appears on individual submissions as
“2020 Form used.”
Agencies report officers serving Major Discipline only once the discipline is final. The road to a
determination of final discipline may include many appeals. Thus, officers suspended in 2022 for whom
the discipline determination is not final will not appear on this form.
Submissions appear as provided. There are no corrections to grammar or inconsistent information.
However, corrections for spelling were made.
Agencies are required to report Major Discipline for the prior year by January 31
st
of the following year.
While agencies are instructed to include major discipline only once it has been finalized, changes can and
do happen. As such, this report will be updated to reflect any updated submissions. Refer to the left-side
footer of this document for the date of update.
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Agencies Without Major Discipline
Atlantic
Atlantic Co Sheriff’s Office
Brigantine PD
Egg Harbor City PD
Egg Harbor Twp PD
Galloway Twp PD
Hamilton Twp PD
Hammonton PD
Linwood City PD
Margate PD
Northfield PD
Somers Point PD
Stockton University
Ventnor PD
Bergen
Allendale PD
Alpine PD
Bergen Co Prosecutors Office
Bogota PD
Carlstadt PD
Cliffside Park PD
Closter PD
Cresskill PD
Demarest PD
Dumont PD
East Rutherford PD
Edgewater PD
Elmwood Park PD
Emerson PD
Englewood Cliffs PD
Fair Lawn PD
Fairview PD
Fort Lee PD
Franklin Lakes Boro PD
Garfield PD
Glen Rock PD
Harrington Park PD
Hasbrouck Heights PD
Haworth PD
Hillsdale PD
Ho-Ho-Kus PD
Leonia PD
Lyndhurst PD
Mahwah Twp PD
Maywood PD
Midland Park PD
Montvale PD
Moonachie PD
New Milford PD
Northvale PD
Norwood PD
Old Tappan PD
Palisades Inter. Parkway PD
Palisades Park PD
Paramus PD
Park Ridge PD
Ramsey PD
Ridgefield Park PD
Ridgewood Village PD
River Edge PD
River Vale PD
Rochelle Park PD
Rutherford PD
Saddle Brook PD
Saddle River PD
South Hackensack PD
Teaneck PD
Tenafly PD
Upper Saddle River PD
Waldwick PD
Wallington PD
Washington Twp PD
Woodcliff Lake PD
Wood-Ridge PD
Wyckoff Twp PD
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Burlington
Beverly City PD
Bordentown City PD
Burlington Co Prosecutors
Office
Burlington County Bridge
Commission
Burlington County Sheriffs Off
Burlington Twp PD
Chesterfield Twp PD
Delanco Twp PD
Delran Twp PD
Eastampton Twp PD
Edgewater Park Twp PD
Evesham Twp PD
Florence Twp PD
Lumberton Twp PD
Mansfield Twp PD
Maple Shade PD
Medford Lakes PD
Medford Twp PD
New Hanover Twp PD
North Hanover Twp PD
Palmyra Boro PD
Pemberton Boro PD
Riverton Boro PD
Springfield Twp PD
Westampton Twp PD
Willingboro PD
Camden
Audubon PD
Bellmawr PD
Berlin Boro PD
Berlin Twp PD
Brooklawn PD
Camden Co Prosecutors Office
Cherry Hill Campus PD
Cherry Hill Twp PD
Chesilhurst PD
Clementon Boro PD
Collingswood PD
Delaware River Port Authority
Gibbsboro PD
Gloucester City PD
Gloucester Twp PD
Haddon Heights PD
Haddon Twp PD
Haddonfield PD
Hi-Nella PD
Laurel Springs PD
Lawnside Boro PD
Magnolia PD
Merchantville PD
Mt. Ephraim PD
Oaklyn Boro PD
Pennsauken Twp PD
Runnemede PD
Somerdale PD
Stratford Boro PD
Voorhees Twp PD
Winslow Twp PD
Woodlynne PD
Cape May
Avalon Boro PD
Cape May Co Prosecutors
Office
North Wildwood City PD
Stone Harbor Boro PD
West Wildwood Boro PD
Wildwood Crest Boro PD
Cumberland
Bridgeton PD
Cumberland Co Corrections
Cumberland Co Prosecutor’s
Office
Vineland Police
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Essex
Caldwell PD
Cedar Grove PD
Essex Co Prosecutors Office
Essex County College PD
Essex Fells PD
Fairfield PD
Glen Ridge PD
Livingston PD
Maplewood PD
Millburn PD
Montclair State University PD
North Caldwell PD
Nutley PD
Roseland PD
South Orange PD
Verona PD
West Orange PD
Gloucester
Clayton PD
Elk Twp PD
Franklin Twp PD
Gloucester Co Prosecutors
Office
Greenwich Twp PD
Harrison Twp PD
Logan Twp PD
Mantua Twp PD
Monroe Twp PD
Paulsboro PD
Pitman PD
Rowan University
Washington Twp PD
West Deptford Twp PD
Westville PD
Woodbury City PD
Woodbury Heights PD
Woolwich Twp PD
Hudson
Bayonne PD
Guttenberg PD
Harrison PD
Hudson Co Prosecutor Office
Kearny PD
North Bergen PD
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hunterdon
Clinton Town PD
Clinton Twp PD
Delaware Twp PD
Flemington PD
Franklin Twp PD
Frenchtown Boro PD
High Bridge Boro PD
Holland Twp PD
Hunterdon Co Prosecutor Office
Hunterdon Co Sheriff’s Dept
Lambertville City PD
Lebanon Twp PD
Readington PD
Tewksbury Twp PD
West Amwell Twp PD
Mercer
College Of New Jersey
East Windsor Twp PD
Ewing Twp PD
Hamilton Twp PD
Hightstown PD
Lawrence Twp PD
Mercer Co Prosecutor Office
Mercer Co Sheriffs Dept
Pennington Boro PD
Princeton PD
Princeton University Police
Robbinsville Township Police
West Windsor Twp PD
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Middlesex
Carteret PD
Cranbury Twp PD
Dunellen PD
East Brunswick Twp PD
Jamesburg PD
Metuchen PD
Middlesex Co College PD
Middlesex Co Prosecutors Office
Milltown PD
North Brunswick Twp PD
Old Bridge Twp PD
Piscataway Twp PD
Plainsboro Twp PD
Sayreville PD
South Amboy PD
South Brunswick Twp PD
Spotswood PD
Monmouth
Allenhurst PD
Allentown Boro PD
Asbury Park PD
Atlantic Highlands PD
Avon-By-The-Sea PD
Belmar PD
Bradley Beach PD
Brielle PD
Brookdale College PD
Colts Neck PD
Deal PD
Eatontown PD
Englishtown PD
Fair Haven PD
Freehold Boro PD
Hazlet Twp PD
Highlands PD
Holmdel PD
Howell PD
Keyport PD
Little Silver PD
Long Branch PD
Manasquan PD
Marlboro Twp PD
Matawan PD
Middletown PD
Monmouth Beach PD
Monmouth Co Prosecutors
Office
Monmouth Co Sheriffs Dept
Monmouth University PD
Ocean Twp PD
Oceanport PD
Red Bank PD
Rumson PD
Sea Bright PD
Sea Girt PD
Shrewsbury PD
Spring Lake Heights PD
Spring Lake PD
Tinton Falls PD
Union Beach PD
Wall Twp PD
West Long Branch PD
Morris
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Ocean
Barnegat Twp PD
Bayhead Boro PD
Beach Haven PD
Beachwood Boro PD
Berkeley Twp PD
Brick Twp PD
Harvey Cedars Boro PD
Island Heights Boro PD
Jackson Twp PD
Lacey Twp PD
Lakehurst Boro PD
Lakewood PD
Little Egg Harbor Twp PD
Long Beach Twp PD
Mantoloking Boro PD
Ocean Co Prosecutors Office
Ocean Co Sheriffs Dept
Ocean Twp PD
Oceangate Boro PD
Pine Beach Boro PD
Plumsted Twp PD
Point Pleasant Boro PD
Point Pleasant Beach PD
Seaside Heights PD
Seaside Park PD
Ship Bottom Boro PD
South Toms River PD
Surf City PD
Toms River Township
Tuckerton Boro PD
Passaic
Bloomingdale Boro PD
Haledon PD
Hawthorne PD
North Haledon PD
Passaic Co Prosecutors Office
Passaic PD
Prospect Park Boro PD
Ringwood Boro PD
Totowa Boro PD
Wayne PD
West Milford PD
Woodland Park Boro PD
Salem
Carneys Point PD
Elmer Boro PD
Lower Alloways Creek Twp PD
Penns Grove PD
Pennsville PD
Salem Co Sheriffs Dept
Salem PD
Woodstown Boro PD
Somerset
Bedminster Twp PD
Bernards Twp PD
Bernardsville PD
Bound Brook PD
Branchburg Twp PD
Bridgewater Twp PD
Far Hills PD
Green Brook PD
Hillsborough Twp PD
Manville PD
Montgomery Twp PD
Peapack-Gladstone PD
Somerset Co Corrections
Somerset Co Prosecutors Office
Somerset Co Sheriffs Dept
Somerville PD
Warren Twp PD
Watchung PD
Statewide or Regional Agencies
Delaware River & Bay Authority
PD
Division of Taxation
Juvenile Justice Commission
NJ Department of Human Services
NJ Div. Criminal Justice - Trenton
NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
New Jersey Transit Police
Park Police
Rutgers University PD
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Sussex
Andover Twp PD
Byram Twp PD
Hamburg PD
Hardyston Twp Police Dept
Newton PD
Ogdensburg PD
Sparta PD
Stanhope PD
Sussex Co Prosecutors Office
Sussex Co Sheriff’s Dept
Vernon Twp PD
Union
Berkeley Heights PD
Clark PD
Cranford PD
Fanwood PD
Garwood PD
Kenilworth PD
Mountainside PD
New Providence PD
Roselle Park PD
Roselle PD
Scotch Plains PD
Springfield Twp PD
Summit PD
Union Twp PD
Westfield PD
Winfield PD
Warren
Belvidere PD
Blairstown Twp PD
Greenwich Twp PD
Hackettstown PD
Independence Twp PD
Lopatcong Twp PD
Mansfield Twp PD
Phillipsburg PD
Warren Co Corrections
Warren Co Prosecutors Office
Warren Co Sheriff’s Dept
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Agencies with Major Discipline
Atlantic
Absecon City PD
Officer Kevin Craig
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: 3:1.5 Performance of Duty
Description: In response to a call related to a family dispute, Officer Craig had an interaction with a juvenile
on duty which was determined by IA investigators to involve excessive force and resulted in an improper
arrest. Officer Craig was suspended 30 days for failing to properly perform his duties as an officer during
this interaction with the juvenile.
Officer Steven Hance
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 40A:14-147 Removal, Suspension of Police Officer
Description: Officer Hance was untruthful and falsified the initial application while seeking employment
with the Absecon Police Department. The officer failed to fully disclose circumstances surrounding the
departure from his previous law enforcement employer.
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Atlantic City PD
Officer LaTray Butcher
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Other Criminal Violation & Obedience to Laws & Regulations
Description: Officer Butcher submitted inaccurate information to his insurance company regarding an off-
duty motor vehicle accident
Officer Corey Treadway
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Standard of Conduct & Obedience to Laws & Regs
Description: Officer Treadway was suspended 30 days as a result of an off-duty conviction in court for
Reckless Driving.
Officer Martina Martin
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Insubordination, Training Policy & Written Directive System
Description: Officer Martin failed to arrive to scheduled agency training. Officer Martin was ordered to
complete a report regarding said absence and failed to do so.
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Sergeant Michael Camp
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 130
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws & Regulations & Standard of Conduct
Description: Sergeant Camp was suspended 130 days as a result of an off-duty DWI.
Officer Kleovoulos Zissimopoulos
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Medical Policy & Procedure
Description: Officer Zissimopoulos violated the Medical Policy. Officer Zissimopoulos failed to disclose his
place of convalesce. Officer Zissimopoulos partook of activities inconsistent with his duty status by
operating a jet ski and working secondary employment, all while out of work subsequent to an on-duty
injury.
Officer Randy Rodriguez-Marte
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Standard of Conduct, Obedience to Laws & Regulations & Drug Testing-Positive Results
Description: Officer Rodriguez-Marte was terminated for testing positive for an illicit substance,
subsequent to departmental random drug testing.
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Sergeant Timothy Smith
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Harassment In the Workplace & Standard of Conduct (2C)
Description: Sergeant Smith communicated inappropriately with a subordinate by sending text messages
of a sexual nature to the subordinate, in violation of the Harassment in the Workplace policy.
Officer Mailon Demby
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Improper Search, Performance of Duty & Body Worn Camera
Description: Officer Demby failed to properly search a prisoner.
Officer Martina Martin
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Responding to Calls, Body Worn Camera & Prohibited Activity on Duty
Description: Officer Martin failed to arrive to a dispatched call for service. Officer Martin did not activate
her Body Worn Camera in regards to said call for service.
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Atlantic Co Corrections
Officer Brian Pihs
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Brian Pihs was suspended for 10 days after his fifth occurrence of calling out in a six
month period with no time available.
Officer Luis Moya
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Luis Moya was suspended for 30 days after he purposely and knowingly bringing in a
personal external device for his own personal use. This violated the Computer usage and Information
Technology policies
Officer Tamara Miller
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Tamara Miller was suspended for 6 days after her fourth occurrence of calling out in
a six month period without any time available.
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Officer Tina DeCicco
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Officer Tina DeCicco was suspended for 6 days for her fourth occurrence of refusing overtime
in a five year period.
Officer Kenneth Granger
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Kenneth Granger was suspended for 30 days after he purposely and knowingly
bringing in a personal external device for his own personal use. This violated the Computer usage and
Information Technology policies
Officer Tina Decicco
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Tina Decicco was suspended for 6 days after her fourth occurrence of calling out in a
six month period without any time available.
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Officer Daniel Moody
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Weapons Violation
Description: Officer Daniel Moody was suspended 10 days after walking into the secured perimeter with
his assigned weapon.
Officer Donald Griffin
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Prohibited Use of Electronic Device
Description: Officer Donald Griffin was suspended for 15 days for purposely and knowingly coming into
the secured perimeter with his personal cell phone without the written consent of the warden.
Officer Jacob Campana
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Jacob Campana was suspended for 6 days after his fourth occurrence of calling out in
a six month period without any time available.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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Officer Ronnie Lane
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Ronnie Lane was suspended for 6 days after his fourth occurrence of calling out in a
six month period without any time available.
Officer Brian Pihs
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Brian Pihs was suspended for 6 days after his fourth occurrence of calling out in a six
month period without any time available.
Officer Tina DeCicco
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Tina Decicco was suspended for 6 days for her fourth occurrence of calling out in a six
month period without any time available. (2nd occurrence this year)
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 22
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Brian Pihs
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Brian Pihs was suspended for 10 days after his fifth occurrence of calling out in a six
month period with no time available. This was the second time this year.
Officer Tina DeCicco
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Tina Decicco was suspended for 10 days for her fourth occurrence in a six month
period of calling out or coming in late with no sick time.
Officer Allen Merlino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Allen Merlino was suspended for 6 days for his fourth occurrence in a six month period
of calling out without any time available.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 23
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Ronnie Lane
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Officer Ronnie Lane was suspended for 6 days for calling out in a six month period without
any time available. This is the second time this year.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 24
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Atlantic County Prosecutors Office
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Truthfulness
Description: During the course of an internal investigation, and subsequent disciplinary hearing, Detective
Henry displayed a lack of candor and was found to be untruthful in her statements to internal affairs
investigators and while testifying in her hearing and under oath. Detective Henry also provided untruthful
statements to a uniformed police officer when she was the subject of a motor vehicle stop while operating
an agency vehicle after hours and without authorization.
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Over the course of several months, Detective Henry was found to be absent from duty
without authorization. She was found to be using agency resources and compensation to conduct her
personal business when she should have been working.
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Performance of Duty
Description: Over the course of several months, Detective Henry was found to be absent from duty
without authorization. She was found to be using agency resources and compensation to conduct her
personal business when she should have been working.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 25
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Unauthorized Absence
Description: Over the course of several months, Detective Henry was found to be absent from duty
without authorization. She was found to be using agency resources and compensation to conduct her
personal business when she should have been working.
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Ethics, Standards, & Conduct
Description: Detective Henry failed to report she was the subject of a motor vehicle stop that resulted in
suspicion for DUI.
Detective Essence Henry
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Agency Vehicle
Description: Over the course of several months, Detective Henry used an agency vehicle and gasoline as
her own private means of transportation.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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Longport PD
Officer Frank Lupperger
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 18
Sustained Charge: R&R 4.1.6 - Repeated Violations
Description: Officer Lupperger suspended for 18 days as part of a settlement agreement reached prior to
disciplinary hearing. Officer Lupperger was involved in a single car motor vehicle accident involving a
departmental police vehicle and this was his second incident within a year.
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Mullica Twp PD
PTL. Ross Restuccio
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 11
Sustained Charge: MTPD R&R Performance of Duty 3.3.6
Description: Officer Restuccio was suspended for 11 days for improperly handling a DUI arrest. Officer
Restuccio was observed on BWC texting while driving shortly before the DUI car stop. Officer Restuccio
turned his back on and left the defendant unsecure and unattended multiple times for extended periods
of time during processing. Officer Restuccio failed to remove electronic devices from the testing area and
failed to use a fresh mouthpiece for the breath samples taken. MTPD R&R Performance of Duty 3.3.6
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 27
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Pleasantville PD
Sergeant Michael Figueroa
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Violation of the vehicle pursuit policy
Description: Subject officer was found to be in violation of the Attorney General's Guidelines and the
Pleasantville Police Departments rules and regulations for vehicle pursuit policy, specifically by, engaging
in said pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle which was prohibited under the A.G. Guidelines and the
Pleasantville Police Departments rules and regulations at that time.
Patrolman Joseph Gamble
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Improper use of force
Description: Subject officer was found to be in violation of the Attorney General's Guidelines and the
Pleasantville Police Departments use of force policy, specifically by, performing a deadly force knee strike
to the head of a male while placing same into police custody, and where the suspect male's actions did
not warrant said level of force.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 28
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Bergen
Bergen Co Sheriffs Dept
Officer Joseph Campolattaro
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations
Operating of Motor Vehicle
Description: Officer Campolattaro, while off duty, was arrested and charged with 39:4-50 (Driving while
Intoxicated) and ultimately plead guilty to 39:4-50.4A (Refusal to Submit to Chemical Tests).
Sergeant Joseph Savino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and
Regulations Standards of Conduct Respect Courtesy
Description: Sergeant Savino, while on duty, acted in an unprofessional manner when he engaged in a
verbal argument with an officer under his command, in the Bergen County Justice Center.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 29
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Lieutenant Christian Nunez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause
Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations Standards of Conduct
Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Description: Lieutenant Nunez, while on duty, failed to properly secure his agency issued firearm.
Officer Everett Bell
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 35
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations
Standards of Conduct Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Unbecoming Conduct Reports and Bookings Prohibited Activity on Duty Inattentiveness to Duty
Description: Officer Bell, while on duty, failed to properly conduct security checks and was found to be in
possession of his cellphone inside the secured area of the Bergen County Jail.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 30
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Jones Pointdujour
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and
Regulations Standards of Conduct
Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Unbecoming Conduct
Prohibited Activity on Duty Inattentiveness to Duty
Sleeping on Duty Reports
and Bookings
Description: Officer Pointdujour, while on duty, failed to properly conduct security checks and was found
to be in possession of his cellphone inside the secured area of the Bergen County Jail.
Officer Robert Freeney
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other
sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations
Standards of Conduct Unbecoming Conduct
Description: Officer Freeney, while off duty, failed to safeguard his personal firearm and agency issued
firearm magazine.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 31
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Officer Matthew Dembinski
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and
Regulations Standards of Conduct
Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Unbecoming Conduct
Prohibited Activity on Duty Inattentiveness to Duty
Description: Officer Dembinski, while on duty, failed to properly conduct security checks and was found
to be in possession of his cellphone inside the secured area of the Bergen County Jail.
Officer Joseph Frino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and
Regulations Standards of Conduct
Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Unbecoming Conduct
Prohibited Activity on Duty Reports and Bookings
Inattentiveness to Duty
Description: Officer Frino, while on duty, failed to properly conduct security checks and was found to be
in possession of his cellphone inside the secured area of the Bergen County Jail.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 32
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Officer Robert Duboue
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 130
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties
4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Patrol Unit Responsibilities
Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations Standard of Conduct
Neglect of Duty Performance of Duty
Respect Prohibited
Activity on Duty Leaving
Assigned Duty Post/Relief Inattenti
veness to Duty
Reporting and Booking
Description: Officer Duboue, while on duty, was found to be off his assigned patrol post on multiple
occasions without permission or justification.
Officer Anthony Rock
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(4) Chronic Absenteeism or Lateness 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other
sufficient cause
Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations
Absence Without Leave (AWOL) Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Rock was found to be in violation of the agency's sick leave policy after utilizing more
sick time than he had accrued.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 33
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Joseph Frino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties 4A:2-
2.3(a)(2) Insubordination 4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct
Unbecoming an Public Employee 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of Duty
4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and
Regulations Neglect of Duty
Performance of Duty Insubordination
Unbecoming Conduct
Prohibited Activity on Duty
Leaving Assigned Duty Post/Relief
Inattentiveness to Duty
Description: Officer Frino, while on duty, failed to properly conduct security checks and was found to be
in possession of his cellphone inside the secured area of the Bergen County Jail.
Officer Adrian Diaz
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a)(4) Chronic Absenteeism or Lateness 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other
sufficient cause Obedience to Laws and Rules and Regulations
Absence Without Leave (AWOL) Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Diaz was found to be in violation of the sick leave policy after utilizing more sick time
than he had accrued.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 34
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Bergenfield PD
Officer John Brown
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 975
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Officer Brown was suspended for compromising a criminal investigation by the Bergen
County Prosecutor's Office by divulging sensitive information to the suspect of the narcotics investigation.
Conduct occurred in 2018, suspension started on April 5, 2019, but appeal became final in 2022. Officer
Brown subsequently retired.
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Englewood PD
Lieutenant Gregory Martin
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Professional Conduct 5.1; Standard of Conduct 5.2.1 Professional
Conduct 5.1; Cooperation 5.2.2 Untruthfulness A
Conviction of Driving while intoxicated
Description: On August 1, 2021 Lt. Gregory Martin was found while off-duty by the Teaneck Police
Department asleep in his parked and running vehicle. He was subsequently arrested and charged for
Driving Under the influence. Lt. Martin refused to participate in any field sobriety test and refused to
participate in the submission of breath samples. While being processed, Lt. Martin bent over, lowered his
head, and physically accelerated himself into a laundry machine. As a result, Lt. Martin became
unresponsive, and Teaneck Ambulance Corps was contacted to respond. While rendering aid, Lt. Martin
advised the TVAC officers that Teaneck Police "smashed" his head into the wall. This was later disproven
by surveillance footage viewed during an investigation. On July 11,2022, Lt. Martin pled guilty to DWI. On
December 22.2022 an agreement was met between Lt. Martin and the City of Englewood which resulted
in separation from employment.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 35
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hackensack PD
Officer Frankie Garrett
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 72
Sustained Charge: Inability to perform duties; Other sufficient cause
Description: On or about April 17, 2022, Officer Garrett was involved in an off-duty incident that resulted
in the seizure of his service weapon pursuant to legal mandates, which could not returned until the Bergen
County Prosecutor's Office authorized it. The BCPO ultimately determined that Officer Garrett was not
authorized to have possession of his service weapon for a minimum period of six months. Effective
September 15, 2022, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office permitted Officer Garrett to have possession
of his service weapon and he was able to return to duty. Disciplinary action was imposed because absent
his ability to carry a service weapon, he could not perform all of the essential job duties of a sworn law
enforcement officer.
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Little Ferry PD
Sgt Demetrius Dacres
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty
Description: Failed to act on a woman reporting her ex husband as a missing suicidal person. Multiple red
flags to the party being suicidal. Following day victim's brother came in and other officers acted with a K9
search. The day after that another search was done and the missing person was located deceased along
river bank
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 36
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Lodi PD
Captain Theresa Grillo
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming, Neglect of Duty, Untruthfulness, Misuse of department vehicle,
Falsification of Records, Insubordination
Description: On January 5,2021 Internal Affairs investigation was opened against Capt. T. Grillo for
Insubordination(Failure to Follow a Lawful Order use only a fully equipped Marked Patrol Unit during
regular tour of duty, officer repeatedly used less equipped side detail vehicle while on duty) verified by
GPS and/or department security cameras. Investigation uncovered other department violations involving
several counts of Neglect of Duty(Failure to report to duty, AWOL, leaving post for extended period of
time) verified by GPS and/or department security cameras, Untruthfulness (reporting to desk officer to
be a specific location and not responding there) verified by GPS and/or department security cameras,
Misuse of Department Vehicle (using department vehicle to conduct personal business) verified by GPS
and/or department security cameras, Conduct Unbecoming (making false oral and written statements
regarding officers work vouchers, location and duty hours: officers are required to be truthful at all times)
verified by department phone recordings, GPS and/or department security cameras and Falsification of
Records (reporting on pay vouchers more hours than actually worked on post) verified by GPS. A total of
39 charges were filed against Capt Grillo. 38 were sustained by hearing officer. Capt Grillo was demoted
3 ranks, 60 day suspension and monetary fine. No appeal was filed.
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North Arlington PD
Sergeant Thomas Farrell
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws, Ordinances, Rules, & Written Directives
Description: Sergeant Farrell was demoted and suspended for 10 days for the improper use of a
departmental computer on September 18, 2021.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 37
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Oakland PD
Officer Donald Harvey
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Rules & Regulations violation; Insubordination; Conduct Unbecoming an Employee;
Neglect of Duty
Description: On May 3, 2021, Officer Harvey reported to work even though he had recently tested positive
for COVID-19, in contravention of the Oakland PD health protocols and policy. The suspension was served
in 2022.
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Oradell PD
Officer Joseph Lardinelli
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: Unethical behavior
Description: Officer Lardinelli was suspended for leaving the scene of an, at fault, motor vehicle crash.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 38
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Ridgefield Boro PD
Police Officer Daniel Fugnitti
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
Description: On May 29, 2020, Officer Fugnitti was dispatched to the Days Inn for a medical call involving
a female, adult patient. It was determined that Officer Fugnitti had a sexual relationship with the above-
mentioned woman, which began after his call for service on May 29, 2020. Then, on June 15, 2020, Officer
Fugnitti was captured on video surveillance carrying a brown box ($2,000.00 cash) into the Days Inn
intended for the female individual. It was determined that the $2,000.00 in cash was for that woman not
to disclose or report the full extent of their relationship to the Ridgefield Police Department. Police Officer
Fugnitti was terminated on 01-24-2022 for violations Of the Department's Rules & Regulations, specifically
Conduct Unbecoming a Police Officer / Employee.
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Westwood PD
Officer Michael Drake
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: General Responsibilities
Description: On April 8th, 2022 - Officer Drake responded to a domestic violence incident and failed to
provide the victim the opportunity to seek a temporary restraining order
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 39
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Burlington
Bordentown Twp PD
Patrolman Joshua Gardner
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On August 16, 2021 Ptl. Gardner was involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect in connection
with a report of burglary to a motor vehicle. During the pursuit, the suspect finally stopped and raised his
hands. Ptl. Gardner tackled him and struck the suspect in the face. The suspect suffered injuries including
a laceration to the face. Ptl. Gardner later arrived at a location where two other suspects involved in the
same attempted theft were located. Ptl. Gardner entered a shed with his service weapon drawn where
one suspect was hiding in the corner. While pulling the suspect to the ground Ptl. Gardner jabbed his
firearm into the suspect’s side.
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Burlington City PD
Ptl. Officer Makenzie Murphy
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 40
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3A(6)
Description: On February 9, 2022 at approximately 2239 hours, off duty officer Makenzie Murphy threw
an object at the residence and the car of another City of Burlington employee, and was unsuccessful
gaining entry into the residence. At approximately 2332 hours, Officer Murphy reported to the Burlington
City Corporal (Officer in Charge) that she was just in a motor vehicle crash with a tractor trailer in Maple
Shade N.J. and did not make proper notification.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 40
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Burlington Co Corrections
Officer Wallace Benson
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer neglected to ensure that inmates on the close custody unit were secured in their cells
after they were instructed to step in. One of the inmates hid in the rear shower area and waited to attack
another inmate.
Officer Stephen Burress
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer violated the Burlington County Jail attendance policy by calling out after exhausting
all of his accrued sick time in the 2022 calendar year. He made a plea agreement to remain at step 5.
Progressive Discipline. (First settlement)
Officer Stephen Burress
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer violated the Burlington County Jail attendance policy by calling out sick after
exhausting all of his accrued sick time in the 2022 calendar year. He made a plea agreement to remain at
step 5. Progressive Discipline (Second settlement)
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 41
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Stephen Burress
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer violated the Burlington County Jail attendance policy by calling out sick after
exhausting all of his accrued sick time in the 2022 calendar year. He made a plea agreement to remain at
step 6. Progressive Discipline. (Third settlement)
Officer Gerald Butler
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 115
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/ Conduct
Description: Officer neglected to call for supervisor assistance to report a disruptive inmate who flooded
his cell and prevented staff from closing the food port. Officer attempted to close the food port by kicking
at it twice. He neglected to document several incidents that occurred with the inmate in the logbook.
When the supervisors toured the area, Officer neglected to report the incidents to them. Officer neglected
to report his conduct by failing to submit an incident report to his supervisors.
Officer Leonard Curtis
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer was assigned to hospital detail when he removed the shackles from an inmate's leg
without verifying with the medical staff and notifying his immediate supervisor prior removing them.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 42
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Demetrius Davis
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 109
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/ Conduct
Description: Officer neglected to maintain his decorum while outside an inmate’s cell and ordered the
door to be opened. When the door was opened, Officer physically engaged the inmate with force and had
to be separated by responding staff members.
Officer Justin Edge
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/ Conduct
Description: Officer became aware that an inmate was assaulted by another inmate on his tier and
neglected to call for a supervisor or for medical assistance.
Officer Bruce Gomola
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/ Conduct
Description: Officer was arrested by Burlington County Prosecutors Office and charged with murder for a
shooting at Mt Laurel medical office. Officer was convicted by a jury of Aggravated Manslaughter (First
Degree) and Aggravated Assault (Second Degree)
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 43
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Ann Inman
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/ Conduct
Description: Officer was criminally charged by the Burlington County Prosecutors Office for theft by failure
to make required disposition of property received. Officer collected monies for a benefit and failed to
deposit the money into the union bank account. The Officer has a consent order of Forfeiture of Public
Office.
Officer Michael Lewis
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer violated the Burlington County Jail attendance policy by exhausting all of his accrued
sick time in the 2022 calendar year. Settlement to remain at step 5. Progressive Discipline.
Officer My'Sia Leonard
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer violated the policy when she was late for duty 3 times in a 30 day period She made a
plea agreement to remain at step 6. Progressive discipline. (First settlement)
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 44
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer My'Sia Leonard
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer violated the policy when she was late for duty 3 times in a 30 day period. She made
a plea agreement to remain at step 6. Progressive discipline. (Second settlement)
Officer Kelsey Markowitz
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer was assigned to the clinic when she gave a close custody inmate (15-minute watch)
hot coffee multiple times without authorization. She provided false, misleading statements by omitting
pertinent information and misrepresent facts in the investigation.
Officer Rodney McMillian
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer violated the policy when he failed to clock in/out in a 30 day period in February and
March. He made a plea agreement to remain at step 6. Progressive discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 45
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Rodney McMillian
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer violated the policy when he failed to clock in/out in a 30 day period in February and
March. He made a plea agreement to remain at step 6. Progressive discipline.
Officer Noeling Miller
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer failed to report for duty on time and clocked in over 26 minutes late. He made a plea
agreement to remain at step 6. Progressive discipline.
Officer Adrian Opher
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer was assigned to hospital detail when the shackles were removed from an inmate's leg
without verifying with the medical staff and notifying his immediate supervisor prior removing them.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 46
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Michael Wells
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Time and Attendance
Description: Officer was scheduled for duty and called out sick prior to the start of his shift. His supervisor
made 2 telephone calls to his phone for sick call verification. Officer neglected to answer the phone both
times.
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Cinnaminson PD
Officer Kevin Bohn
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Falsifying or Tampering with Records
Description: Officer Bohn was terminated from employment on June 20, 2022, after an investigation
revealed he had inappropriately utilized a restricted law enforcement database to run queries on a woman
he met through the Only Fans website. He also looked up information concerning her relatives.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed Officer Bohn tried to conceal his actions by generating incident
numbers for the inquiries, then closing out the cases. Officer Bohn was subsequently criminally charged
with Falsifying or Tampering with Records.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 47
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Moorestown PD
Ptl Jason Witkowski
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: High Ethical Standards
Description: On March 29,2022 Officer Witkowski, who was off-duty at the time, was observed driving his
personal vehicle in an erratic manner. MVR footage shows that Witkowski committed several traffic
violations while driving approximately (3) miles.
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Mount Holly PD
Patrolman Timothy Podeszwa
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Failed to properly invesitgate cases, specificially by misrepresnting a dometic matter as
resolved to his supervisor when a restraining order should have been filed. After opening an IA
investigation this department found several reports that were not completed in time and were deleted
by Officer Podeszwa from the police data base in an attempted to concealed his wrongdoings.
Investigation revealed untruthfulness in his actions.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 48
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Mount Laurel Twp PD
Officer Ayron Taylor
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Criminal Charges (Computer related crimes)
Description: In September 2022, the Evesham Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutors
Office investigated several computer-related crimes. The investigation discovered that former Mount
Laurel Police Officer Ayron Taylor allegedly accessed computer data without proper authorization and
accessed nude images of victims, including juveniles. Taylor allegedly disclosed several of these images
to unknown individuals without their permission. Taylor was arrested and charged with several second
and third-degree crimes, including computer-related activity, invasion of privacy, possession of items
depicting the sexual exploitation of a child, and distribution of 25 or more items depicting the sexual
exploitation of a child. Taylor was suspended immediately without pay and resigned from the Mount
Laurel Police Department before the final disposition of the investigation.
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Pemberton Twp PD
Patrolman Vincent Cestare
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Excessive Use of Force, Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee, Truthfulness,
Incompetency/Inefficiency/Failure to Perform Duties
Description: Patrolman Cestare was terminated from the Pemberton Township Police Department on
account of using excessive force and submitting false reports in violation of the Department's Rules and
Regulations in relation to an incident which transpired in the early hours of March 23, 2022 on a quiet
residential street involving a domestic call involving an intoxicated individual who forcibly entered a
residence.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 49
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Riverside PD
SLEO II David Ferreira
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Insubordination,Truthfulness,Demeanor
Description: Officer Ferreira was terminated for lying to his supervisor on two occasions. The first occasion
related to officer safety and a subject having access to firearms. The second involved information he was
supposed to provide a driver during a traffic stop which he failed to provide. He was also reported to be
deceptive and disrespectful to his Field Training Officer after becoming argumentative about training he
had received.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 50
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Camden
Camden Co Corrections
Officer Rasheeda Gore
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 35
Sustained Charge: Chronic Lateness
Description: Officer Gore was late (9) times for her tour of duty during the 2021 calendar year. Progressive
Discipline.
Officer Charles Bucceroni
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Chronic Lateness
Description: Officer Bucceroni was late (9) times for his tour of duty during the 2021 calendar year.
Progressive Discipline.
Sergeant Warren Stout
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Late Call for Illness
Description: Sergeant Stout called out sick for his tour of duty (33) minutes past the required call out sick
deadline time. Progressive Discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 51
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Kyle Abele
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Sergeant Abele called out sick (6) times for his tours of duty from the Country of Poland and
failed to provide a required doctor's certificate covering his illness for those (6) sick days used in
conjunction with vacation days. Progressive Discipline.
Sergeant Kyle Abele
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Sergeant Abele provided false statements to the Warden regarding statements made by a
Captain and continued to make false statements when questioned by that Captain.
Officer Joel Alvarado
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 12
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Alvarado called out sick (3) times for his tours of duty and failed to provide a required
doctor's certificate covering the dates of his illness. Progressive Discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 52
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Darryl Curtis
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Curtis called out sick for his tour of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Gillen called out sick (3) times for his tours of duty with no available sick time.
Progressive Discipline.
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Gillen called out sick for his tour of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 53
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Chronic Lateness
Description: Officer Gillen was late (4) times for his tours of duty during the month of May 2022.
Progressive Discipline.
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Gillen called out sick for his tour of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Gillen called out sick for his tour of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 54
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer John Gillen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Chronic Lateness
Description: Officer Gillen called out sick (2) times for his tours of duty with no available sick time and was
late his 11th, 12th and 13th time for his tour of duty during the 2022 calendar year. Progressive Discipline.
Officer David Groff
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Groff called out sick for his duty of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Officer Stanley Lomax
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Lomax called out sick (3) times for his tours of duty with no available sick time.
Progressive Discipline.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 55
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Kaitlin Pirolli
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Officer Pirolli called out sick for her tour of duty with no available sick time. Progressive
Discipline.
Sergeant Jason Concepcion
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Leave
Description: Sergeant Concepcion called out sick (5) Mondays during the 2022 calendar year creating a
pattern of sick leave abuse. Progressive Discipline.
Sergeant Renee Little
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Sergeant Little was demoted to the rank of Officer for fighting and quarreling with a
subordinate that she was involved with in an inappropriate relationship.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 56
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Darryl Curtis
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Curtis left his off duty weapon unsecured in his personal vehicle. His personal vehicle
was impounded and his off duty weapon was discovered.
Officer Christopher Jones
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Jones was criminally charged by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office for using
excessive force on an inmate and submitting an inaccurate report of the incident. He plead guilty to
tampering with records and the Court ordered forfeiture of and disqualification from public employment.
Sergeant Joseph Coleman
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 50
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Sergeant Coleman was not authorized to use the internet for personal reasons and he failed
to supervise Officers assigned to his floor for an extended period of time.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 57
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Jason Davis
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Davis submitted a fraudulent Family Leave application to the Human Resources
department then misled the Internal Affairs Unit about the accuracy of his Family Leave application.
Officer Jose Intriago
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Intriago failed to notify his supervisor about an inmate altercation.
Officer Charles Bucceroni
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Bucceroni failed to notify his supervisor about an inmate altercation.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 58
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer James Richer Jr.
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Richer made racially inappropriate bias comments to a Staff member and created a
hostile work environment. He was also required to attend additional training.
Officer Jason Davis
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Davis was caught sleeping on duty by his supervisor.
Officer Yamalis Diaz
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Diaz was not authorized to possess her personal cell phone while assigned to a
hospital duty.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 59
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Matthew Rowand
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Rowand failed to follow inmate release procedures and an inmate was erroneously
released.
Officer Harris Walker
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 75
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Walker failed to conduct a proper search of an inmate that was concealing stolen
commissary (coffee packet) allowing the inmate to conceal contraband while under his supervision.
Progressive Discipline.
Officer Joel Alvarado
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Alvarado failed to secure his lobby gun locker containing his off duty weapon.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 60
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Camden Co Sheriffs Dept
Officer Sarmukh Singh
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On August 18, 2021, a law clerk from the Hall of Justice reported that S/O Singh made
comments to her that she felt was inappropriate and sexual in nature. An additional law clerk reported
witnessing S/O Singh repeatedly made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to female civilian
employees at the HOJ while on duty.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 61
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Camden PD
Sergeant Stephen Baker
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Absence from Duty
Description: Sgt. Baker was absent without leave for his scheduled tour of duty.
Detective Anthony Sarne
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: Reporting off duty incidents
Description: Detective Sarne was involved in a domestic related incident while in a intoxicated state and
failed to notify the department about the incident.
Lieutenant Kevin Wilkes
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 132
Sustained Charge: Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duty Neglect of Duty Standards
of Conduct Obedience to Laws and Regulations Roll Call Line Up
Description: On multiple occasions Lieutenant Wilkes failed to ensure the accuracy of his timesheets,
failed to correct inaccurate timesheets and failed to obtain permission for leave time.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 62
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Detective Clayton Gonzalez
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Incompetency, Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duty Inability to Perform Conduct
Unbecoming Neglect of Duty Standards of Conduct Obedience to Laws and Regulations
Truthfulness Performance of Duty Work Expectation Withholding Information Respect
Compromising Criminal Cases Conduct Towards the Public Code of Ethics
Description: Detective Gonzalez was the lead detective of a juvenile sexual assault investigation. During
the interview of the victim, Detective Gonzalez was hostile, utilized harsh and profane language and
traumatized the juvenile victim. Additionally, during the Internal Affairs Investigation Detective Gonzalez
lacked candor.
Officer Bridget Bermudez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Absent from Duty Roll Call/Line-up All other Conduct Standards of Conduct
Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs
Description: Officer Bermudez was (AWOL) absent without leave, due to becoming intoxicated while off
duty and failing to appear for her next scheduled shift.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 63
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Lindenwold Boro PD
Patrolman Jose Class
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Ptl. Class was processing an arrestee and was responsible for guarding the prisoner while in
his custody. The prisoner was able to escape from headquarters and returned to the scene of his arrest,
where he was taken into custody. Officer Class was charged under Lindenwold PD Rules and Regulations
for Neglect of Duty and received a 20 day suspension.
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Pine Hill PD
Patrolman Phillip Marino
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 321
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer. Suspended with pay 321 days.Fine in Lieu of
suspension $19,969.00 Forfeiture of; 400 hours VT 96 hours PT 227 hours CT Resigned 12/31/22
Description: Officer Marino was arrested on 2/13/2022 while off-duty in another jurisdiction. Per
Complaint-Summonses issued 2/13/2022 for violation of 2C:12-3A (x2) and 2C:12-3B (x2) respectively;
Threaten to kill/assault with the purpose to terrorize the victim or in reckless disregard of the risk of
causing such terror, and with purpose to put her in imminent fear of death under circumstances
reasonably causing said victim to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it would be
carried out. specifically by during a verbal argument opened the safe where his firearms were stored and
threatened to kill the victim, her friend, her friend's child and himself.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 64
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Waterford Twp PD
Sergeant William Gallagher
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Gallagher failed to back up officers unless specifically requested to assist. Officer
Gallagher admitted to idling and loafing in his patrol vehicle and at police headquarters. This conduct
occurred on multiple occasions. As the shift supervisor Officer Gallagher had an inherent duty to supervise
officers under his command and failed to do so.
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Barrington PD
Patrolman Kevin Hibbitt
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming of a Police Officer
Description: On January 17, 2021, Ptl. Hibbitt was dispatched to a Domestic Violence call for service. Ptl.
Hibbitt was shown visible signs of injury to the victim, as well as a hole in the bedroom door caused by
the victim being pushed into the door by another party. Attorney General Domestic Violence Guidelines
and Barrington PD General orders state that due to visible injuries, this is a mandatory arrest, which was
not made by Ptl. Hibbitt.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 65
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Cape May
Cape May City PD
SLEO I Julia Gindville
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Truthfulness
Description: Investigation involved SLEO I Gindville using another officer's property (uniform boots)
without permission. Gindville was confronted by the employee about her missing boots but she denied
having them. Gindville further denied having the boots to a Lieutenant and Captain of the department
when asked if she had the boots. Shortly after speaking with the Captain (IA Supervisor) who was
investigating the disappearance of the property, Gindville called the Captain and explained that she had
the boots and she had been untruthful. The boots were returned and Gindville resigned her position with
the agency.
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Cape May Co Sheriffs Office
Sergeant Robert Leininger
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)7
Description: This involves a 2018 IA case that was appealed to the OAL. The appeal was withdrawn in
2022. Sergeant Leininger conducted an unauthorized and improper investigation of a Superior Officer
from in or about 2017 through 2018 during work time for the purpose of aiding a personal lawsuit against
the Employer and the subsequent failure to follow the Chain of Command. The penalty was 8 days
suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 66
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Robert Leininger
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)7
Description: On or about March 30, 2022, Sgt. Leininger approved the move of an inmate out of Housing
Unit 3 to Housing Unit 1, a move that facilitated the inmate being placed into direct contact with an
individual who was on his "No Contact"€ list. This move was a breach in security measures. Sgt. Leininger
did not report this move on a Supervisor's Report or to any members of Administration. Sgt. Leininger
failed to maintain any record related to the transfer, including discarding the inmate's original Request
Slip. The penalty was 15 days suspension.
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Lower Twp PD
Patrolman Eric Campbell
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Theft by Unlawful Taking
Description: On 10-26-21 PTL Eric Campbell was charged with theft by the unlawful taking of moveable
property, specifically a bicycle valued at $400.00. This being a crime of the fourth degree. In violation of
N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2b(3). The theft allegedly occurred on 10-8-21, at approximately 2220 hours. The Cape
May County Prosecutors Office investigated the criminality alleged in this case. On Tuesday, March 29,
2022 we received a Pretrial Intervention Order of Postponement executed by all parties on March 28,
2022, including JSC, Christine Smith for theft by unlawful taking, 4th degree. As part of the special
conditions of PTI Supervision, the following was agreed to: 6 month PTI Supervision, Random Drug
Screens, forfeiture of all Cape May County Public Employment for life, and acceptance of termination from
the Lower Township Police Department. $125.00 was also imposed as a financial obligation.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 67
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Patrolman Austin Craig
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Theft by Unlawful Taking
Description: On 10-26-21 PTL Austin Craig was charged with theft by the unlawful taking of moveable
property, specifically a bicycle valued at $400.00. This being a crime of the fourth degree. In violation of
N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2b(3). The theft allegedly occurred on 10-8-21, at approximately 2220 hours. The Cape
May County Prosecutors Office investigated the criminality alleged in this case. On Tuesday, March 29,
2022 we received a Pretrial Intervention Order of Postponement executed by all parties on March 28,
2022, including JSC, Christine Smith for theft by unlawful taking, 4th degree. As part of the special
conditions of PTI Supervision, the following was agreed to: 6 month PTI Supervision, Random Drug
Screens, forfeiture of all Cape May County Public Employment for life, and acceptance of termination from
the Lower Township Police Department. $125.00 was also imposed as a financial obligation.
SLEO II Megan Reilly
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Rules of Conduct -Admin
Description: Special Officer Megan Reilly was terminated for violating Departmental rules and regulations.
4.1.1 Performance of Duty, 4.1.3 Obedience to Laws and Rules, 4.1.8 Compromising Criminal Cases, 4.12.6
Truthfulness. On or about July 11, 2022, Employee and her fiancé©, were alleged to have created a fake
Bill of Sale for a jet ski that her fiancé© purchased in or around Dec. 2021. On July 14, 2022, Employee
was interviewed by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office in the course of the investigation into the
aforementioned conduct. During said interview, Employee was untruthful to the investigators on multiple
occasions as to her knowledge of and involvement in the underlying conduct that led to the allegations.
Moreover, the underlying conduct of Employee which led to the investigation would also justify the above
charges regardless of whether criminal charges were brought.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 68
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Middle Twp PD
Sgt Joshua Bryan
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: (3) counts of N.J.A.C. 4A:2.3(a)(12)
Description: Officer Bryan was charged with attempting to induce or otherwise cause a witness to testify
and/or inform falsely and conduct that a reasonable person would believe would otherwise, obstruct,
delay, prevent or impede and official proceeding or investigation by going to the witness and attempting
to obtain information from her with regard to who she spoke to at the Middle Township Police
Department. Sustained charges N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause - employee subject to
arrest, N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause - violation of Middle Township Police Department
Rules and Regulation Section III (A) 7 - High ethical standards on and off duty, and N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12)
Other sufficient cause - violation of Middle Township Police Department Rules and Regulation Section IV
(A) 3 - Obedience to all laws and rules. Officer Bryan resigned.
Officer Joseph Trombetta
Terminated: no
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A:2.3(a)(12)
Description: Officer Trombetta had actual knowledge that a former co-worker procured and used anabolic
steroids, a prohibited substance. He had a duty to report his former co-worker's activities to the Middle
Township Police Department and/or take other appropriate measures, but failed to do so. Sustained
charge N.J.A.C. 4A:2.3(a)(12) High Ethical Standards on and off duty. Officer Trombetta received a 180
day suspension.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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Ocean City PD
Officer Thomas Strunk
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Department Rules & Regulations
Description: Officer Strunk was working from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on July 4, 2022 when he and other
officers responded to a domestic violence dispute between an adult son who was under the influence of
alcohol and his father, who he assaulted. When the officers arrived at the residence and conducted an
investigation, they developed probable cause to arrest the adult son. Officer Strunk handcuffed the
individual and as he walked him down a flight of stairs, there was a verbal confrontation between them
that led to Officer Strunk using force by pushing the arrestee up against the door. After transporting the
subject to headquarters, Officer Strunk walked the arrestee across the courtyard and once again used
force by grabbing hold of the arrestee by the back of the neck. Two other officers who had been standing
there intervened and relieved Officer Strunk of handling the prisoner. An Internal Affairs Investigation
commenced which was Sustained and the agreed upon discipline was a forfeiture of 180 hours of vacation
time and signing a Last Chance Agreement.
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Sea Isle City PD
Sergeant William Bradshaw
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: On May 26 2020, Sergeant William Bradshaw was charged with Insubordination by Chief
Thomas McQuillen, for failing to obey a direct order to leave the Chiefs office upon being told to do so by
the Chief of Police. This decision was eventually heard in front of an Administrative Law Judge, and given
its final determination: Demotion from Sergeant to Patrolman From August 29, 2020 to May 4 2022. This
decision was handed down on April 21,2022.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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Wildwood PD
Patrolman Andrew Kolimaga
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Violation Rules / Regs
Description: Ptlm. Kolimaga conducted a spark display test while pointing his taser device at another
officer.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 71
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Cumberland
Cumberland Co Sheriff'S Dept
Officer Jesus Nieves
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a Sheriff's Officer
Description: Sheriff’s Officer Jesus Nieves was assigned to work a shift at a rehabilitation Center. Officer
Nieves was to provide custody of an inmate, incarcerated at the Cumberland County Department of
Corrections, who was a patient at the rehabilitation center. During his shift, Officer Nieves removed his
duty belt, with weapon, baton, handcuffs, and OC (pepper) spray attached, and placed all on the empty
bed next to the inmate. He then rested his feet on the empty bed, while sitting in a chair, and went to
sleep.
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Millville PD
Ofc. Angel Lopez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 25
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) – Other sufficient cause, including but not limited to: III.A.3
“Officers are directly accountable for their actions”.
Description: Officer Lopez was involved in a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist, failing to exercise
the utmost care and caution while operating his patrol vehicle.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 72
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Essex
Belleville PD
Ptlm. Chad Allesandrelli
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Providing False Information
Description: Deceptive response to a supervisors questions while being out sick and not at home. Failing
to answer his phone when out sick when called by a supervisor. Permitting an unregistered vehicle on
the highway.
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Bloomfield PD
Police Officer Joseph Condito
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 12
Sustained Charge: 3:1.4 Obedience to Laws,
Ordinances, Rules and
General Orders
Description: Officer Condito was ordered to attend drivers training resulting from a motor vehicle accident
where he was found to be at fault. He was advised of his training date by his supervisor. He did not report
to the training as ordered. He requested a hearing which was held on 6/7/22. The hearing officer issued
a twelve day suspension, two days being served and 10 days held in abeyance.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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East Orange PD
Officer Glenwood Jones
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 1) N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.3 (a)(1) - Failure to perform duties, 2) N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(2) -
Insubordination, 3) N.J.A.C.4A_4-2.3(a)(6) - Conduct Unbecoming a public employee, 4) N.J.A.C. 4A:4-
2.3(a)(7) - Neglect of Duty, 5) N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) - Other sufficient cause.
Description: Officer failed to report motor vehicle accident involving the police vehicle he was operating,
untruthful in his written admin report and audio statement.
Officer Kylon Butts
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C.4A:2-2.3 (A)(1)- Entitled failure to perform duties.
Description: Officer failed to appear in court after receiving and signing for the court subpoena.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 74
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Essex Co Corrections
Officer Kelly Burian
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Burian was arrested on March 14, 2021 in the city of Wayne NJ for Operating under
the influence of liquor or drugs. On July 31, 2021, Officer Burian was found guilty of Driving While
Intoxicated. On August 10, 2021 Sgt. Zapata from internal Affairs completed his departmental
investigation into the charges and on August 17, 2021 Officer Burian was charged departmentally with
N.J.A.C 4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct unbecoming and N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3(a)(12) Other Sufficient Cause: 39:4-50
operating under the influence of liquor or drugs. On January 7, 2022 Officer Burian received a 30 day
suspension.
Officer William Turner
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On September 23, 2021, A Lieutenant reported while conducting her daily inspection of the
Intake area of the jail she found a cell phone underneath the telephone console at the officers work
station. When she asked who's cell phone it was Officer Turner admitted that it was his phone. On October
4, 2021 Officer Turner was charged with 4a violation conduct unbecoming and departmental charge rules
and regulations telephones/electronic communication system. On January 7, 2022 Officer Turner received
an 8 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 75
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Officer Alray Blackmon Jr
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On March 18, 2021, Officer Alray Blackmon Jr was arrested and Criminally charged by the
Essex County Prosecutors Office with 2C:5-1/2C:29-10(d); 2C35-10.3(a); 2C35-5.3(b); 2C5-1/2C29-6(b);
and 2C5-1/2C29-6(b). On March 3, 2022 Officer Blackmon Jr pleaded guilty to 2C:35-5.3B.A 3rd degree.
On April 14, 2022 a Judgement of Conviction was entered and consent order of Forfeiture of and
disqualification from Public employment Dated March 3, 2022. Final Notice of Disciplinary Action (31-C)
Dated 5/25/2022 was issued.
Officer Daniel Padilla
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On April 6, 2022, An Investigator completed an investigation into an alleged Use of Force
Violation. The investigation revealed that on February 20, 2021 an altercation takes place between Officer
Padilla and an Ice Detainee. Video surveillance shows Officer Padilla engaged in a verbal dispute with the
ICE Detainee, Officer Padilla turns around to start walking away, then turns back around and open hand
strikes the Detainee and continues to exit the Dorm. Officer Padilla never documented the incident. On
September 6, 2022 Officer Padilla received a 15 Day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 76
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Anthony Maenar
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming
Description: Sergeant Maenar was arrested on October 21, 2021 in the township of Clark NJ for Operating
under the influence of liquor or drugs. On January 12, 2022, Sergeant Maenar was found guilty of Driving
While Intoxicated. On February 20, 2022 Investigator Charles from internal Affairs completed her
departmental investigation into the charges and on March 7, 2022 Sergeant Maenar was charged
departmentally with N.J.A.C 4A:2-2.3(a)(6) Conduct unbecoming and N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3(a)(12) Other
Sufficient Cause: 39:4-50 operating under the influence of liquor or drugs. On November 1, 2022 Sergeant
Maenar received a 30 day suspension.
Lieutenant Shreekk Crawford
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On February 23, 2022 Lieutenant Crawford was charged with Insubordination and Conduct
unbecoming a public employee based on an investigation by Inspector General and a subsequent
investigation by The Lieutenant of Internal Affairs into an alleged Discrimination/Harassment complaint
against then Sergeant S. Crawford. Inspector General found that on October 1, 2021 Crawford attempted
to circumvent the departmental chain of command and any official table of organization for the county of
essex, and instead sent text messages to a Lieutenant's husband who is in no way associated with the
Essex County Department of Corrections or its staffing assignments. The purpose of the text were to
complain about the Lieutenants actions and enlist his help to convince the Lieutenant to change her mind
about a decision she had made at work. Crawford sent his supervisor's spouse text messages that were
irresponsible and unprofessional and as a result he was found guilty by a hearing officer and received a
20 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 77
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Officer Andre Jones
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: Firearms Violation
Description: On September 23, 2021 Officer Jones was arrested at his home. On July 7, 2021 all the charges
against Officer Jones were dismissed however, during his arrest the Police Department located Officer
Jones's department issued weapon, unsecured on the bed in the kids room unloaded with 15 rounds
(hollow point) magazine and a round which was assumed to be racked out of the chamber. Officer Jones
failed to exercise caution in handling his firearm off duty, by not storing his weapon in an authorized ,
secure location and in a safe condition. As a result of the policy violation he received a 7 day suspension.
Officer Kenneth Rivers
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On February 3, 2022, An Investigator completed an investigation into a false swearing claim
against Officer K. Rivers. This investigation revealed Officer Rivers did knowingly and purposely provide
false information or failed to disclose accurate information during the pre - employment process. In a
letter from a State Police Major (Commanding Officer- Identification & Information Technology Section)
of the Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and public safety, Division of State Police addressed
to Internal Affairs Lieutenant stated "the person listed" Kenneth Rivers , who is applying for a law
enforcement position, has tested positive for drug and is listed in the central drugs registry for Irvington
Police Department on May 18, 2021. Therefore, Officer Rivers was terminated from employment.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 78
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Essex Co Sheriffs Office
Investigator Felix Asuquo
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Drug Test Failure
Description: Sheriff's Investigator Asuquo was terminated for failing a reasonable suspicion drug screening
where he tested positive for cocaine and THC.
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Irvington PD
Officer Randolph Walker
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 18
Sustained Charge: Chronic Absenteeism, Other Sufficent Causes (3 Counts), Disobedience to Orders,
Obedience to Laws & Rules
Description: Officer Walker engaged in chronic or excessive absenteeism between 01-01-21 through 12-
15-21, by utilizing approximately sixty (60) sick days. Officer Walker also failed to obey a written order
issued by the Office of Internal Affairs requesting case disposition of an outstanding motor vehicle
summons issued in his name due by 10-08-21. As of 11-22-21, he had yet to submit an adminsitrative
report regarding the outstanding motor vehicle summons. Officer Walker was suspended for 18 days.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 79
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Montclair PD
Officer Peter Troast
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: 3:1.7 Obedience to Laws
Description: Officer Troast was suspended for (10) days for failing to properly document the physical force
he applied to an arrestee.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 80
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Tahron Green
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 101
Sustained Charge: 3:6.1(3) Alcohol & Drugs
Description: Officer Green was suspended for (101) days for failing to disclose a prescription medication
in connection to a random drug test.
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New Jersey Institute Of Technology
PO Michael Capano
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 28
Sustained Charge: Truthfullness, SOP Body Worn Camera, Core Values, Performance of Duty, Obedience
to Laws Rules and Regulations and Written Directives, Reports
Description: Officer Capano was inaccurate and untruthful in completing a motor vehicle accident / crash
report. As a result, Officer Capano was suspended for 28 days. Specifically, Officer Capano reported
inaccurate information to his immediate supervisor resulting in an approved NJTR1 crash report based on
conflicting statements. Officer Capano filled out an Employee Preliminary Accident Report where he
falsified the facts of the incident, specifically by stating he had his overhead emergency lights activated
when he went through the intersection of Norfolk / Orange St, which ultimately resulted in a motor vehicle
crash.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 81
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
PO Ruben Cortes
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Harassment in the Workplace, Conduct towards Others, All other Conduct, Retaliation
Description: Officer Cortes was demoted as a result of an investigation with sustained charges surrounding
workplace harassment (intimidation / retaliation threats) toward subordinate employees. Officer Cortes
was found to have made threatening and inappropriate comments to subordinates. Specifically, Officer
Cortes on or around May 15th, 2022 created a hostile work environment by constantly engaging in
inappropriate communication with a NJIT Dispatcher about a grievance that had not yet been filed
throughout his tour of duty on 5/15/22. By offering to purchase the Dispatcher food in exchange for him
not to file a grievance, Officer Cortes committed an act of quid pro quo (non-sexual) harassment. Sergeant
Cortes, was thusly demoted to the rank of Police Officer as a result.
SGT Joseph Quinn
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Improper Orders, Performance of Duty, Withholding Information, Reports, and All
Other Conduct
Description: Sergeant Quinn received a 10-day suspension as a result of violating department rules and
regulations of: “Withholding Information”, “Improper Orders”, “Reports”, and “All Other Conduct”. This
incident stemmed from recap reports for special patrol details during Fraternity and Sorority parties.
Specifically, Sergeant Quinn stated that he was made aware of an incident that did occur which required
a police response. However, he indicated that the incident was not significant enough to include in an
official police recap email report. Sergeant Quinn instructed a subordinate not to include a reportable
incident that occurred at 271 MLK Blvd on 10/13/2022
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 82
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Newark PD
PO Grace Velez-Paredes
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to orders
Description: Officer Velez-Paredes was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; accessibility to department surgeons and superior officers. Officer Velez-Paredes failed to be
accessible to the medical services unit and provide a medical update to the police department.
SGT Elvis Lugardo
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Leaving assigned post
Description: Sgt. Lugardo was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
neglect of duty and leaving his assigned post. While working the communications center, Sgt. Lugardo
abandoned his assigned post for two hours without notifying his immediate supervisor.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 83
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
SGT Terrence Best
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 53
Sustained Charge: Disobedience of orders
Description: Sgt. Best was suspended for 53 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
disobedience of orders. Sgt. Best responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving an off-
duty police officer accused of being intoxicated. Sgt. Best violated a direct order from his immediate
supervisor when he failed to administer a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer on the off-duty officer.
PO Tashia Jones
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Criminal law, Neglect of Duty, Drinking on Duty
Description: Officer Jones was suspended for 180 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
conduct, neglect of duty, criminal law, and alcoholic beverages on-duty. While on-duty, Officer Jones
entered and patronized a liquor establishment, and falsified her motor patrol log with locations she never
checked.
PO Erik Blount
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Criminal law, Neglect of Duty, Drinking on Duty
Description: Officer Jones was suspended for 180 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
conduct, neglect of duty, criminal law, and alcoholic beverages on-duty. While on-duty, Officer Blount
entered and patronized a liquor establishment, and falsified his motor patrol log with locations he never
checked.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 84
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
PO Garbiel Maiorano
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Disobedience to orders
Description: Officer Maiorano was suspended for 6 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
neglect of duty and disobedience to orders. Officer Maiorano failed to activate his body worn camera
during the movement of an arrestee, who tried escaping.
PO Luis Mendosa
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Failure to Report a Crime, Official Efficiency/ Incompetency, Police
Image, and Bound by Duty
Description: Officer Mendosa was suspended for 6 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
neglect of duty, failure to report a crime, official efficiency or incompetency, police image, and bound by
duty. Officer Mejias released an impaired driver and the vehicle to the driver's relatives without
documenting the incident.
PO Andrea Luna
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobedience of orders
Description: Officer Luna was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
disobedience of orders. Officer Luna was engaged in a vehicle pursuit, failed to document the incident,
and to make notifications to his supervisor.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 85
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
PO Michael Centanni
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Police Image, Conduct, and Criminal Law
Description: Officer Centanni was suspended for 30 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; police image, conduct, and criminal law. Officer Centanni interfered with a Security Officer
in the performance of his duties, specifically by pushing the security guard. Officer Centanni was cited for
simple assault and disorderly conduct, the charges were dismissed.
PO Prince Rankin
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct in Public/ Private, Association w/ Criminal Element
Description: Officer Rankin was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
conduct in public and private, and association with the criminal element. Office Rankin engaged in a
dating relationship with a female knowing that she was engaged in illegal activity.
PO Jilil Wilkins
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Wilkins was suspended for 15 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
unauthorized absence. Officer Wilkins accumulated fifty (50) sick days in an improper manner, specifically
by often calling out sick on his first day of his tour and returning on his last day.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 86
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
PO Jilil Wilkins
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders, Official Inefficiency/ Incompetence
Description: Officer Wilkins was suspended for 30 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
official inefficiency or incompetence, and disobedience to orders. Officer Wilkins was given a verbal
warning to improve his sick record, he failed by continuing to call out sick and provide the necessary
paperwork for his ailments.
PO Jilil Wilkins
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Wilkins was suspended for 60 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
disobedience to orders. Officer Wilkins failed to activate his body worn camera during an interaction with
a civilian, who accused the officer of using profanity.
PO Angel Concepcion
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Concepcion was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; pre-employment statements, disobedience of orders, and payment of debts regarding a
business. The officer reported his own license plate as stolen. An investigation revealed that the license
plate was never stolen and that he had an outstanding debt on the plate from EZ Pass.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 87
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
DET Frank Rodriguez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Excessive force, Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Rodriguez was suspended for 30 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; use of force policy, and disobedience of orders. Officer Rodriguez failed to document that he
used force when he struck an arrestee.
SGT Glen Green
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Sgt. Green was suspended for 6 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
address of confinement, and disobedience of orders. Sgt. Green failed to notify his supervisor of his place
of confinement when calling out sick, did not update his recall card, and altered/ falsified his personal
information on his recall card.
PO Elvis Lugardo
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Lugardo was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
neglect of duty, and disobedience to orders. Officer Lugardo engaged in a vehicle pursuit and failed to,
advise dispatch that he was pursuing the vehicle, activate his body worn camera, and in-car camera
system.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 88
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
PO Steven Resendes
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Resendes was suspended for 20 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; disobedience to orders. Officer Resendes was engaged in a vehicle pursuit involving a vehicle
wanted for only motor vehicle violations, in violation of the vehicle pursuit policy.
PO Steven Resendes
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobedience to Orders
Description: Officer Resendes was suspended for 10 days for violation of Department rules and
regulations; disobedience of orders. Officer Resendes was in a pursuit of a vehicle and failed to terminate
the pursuit after being instructed to do so by his supervisor.
PO Dennis Cerone
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Responsibilities of One’s Own Actions
Description: Officer Cerone was suspended for 15 days for violation of Department rules and regulations;
responsibility of ones own actions, and conduct. During a prep session for trial, Officer Cerone admitted
to the attorney that the information he provided during their prep session was different than what he
wrote in his report.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 89
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
SGT John Formisano
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 535
Sustained Charge: Conviction of A Crime, Conduct in Public/ Private
Description: Sgt. Formisano was terminated for criminal law, conviction of a crime, and conduct in public
and in private. Sgt. Formisano utilized his police issued service weapon in a domestic violence incident to
shoot two people, killing one.
PO Tiasha Wright
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 489
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer, Disobedience of Orders
Description: Officer Wright was Terminated for criminal law violation, conduct unbecoming of a public
employee, conduct, and disobedience of orders. While on a calls for service at a residence, officer Wright
committed a theft, specifically by taking items from the location.
PO Bianca White
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 489
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer, Disobedience of Orders
Description: Officer White was Terminated for criminal law violation, conduct unbecoming of a public
employee, conduct, and disobedience of orders. While on a calls for service at a residence, officer Wright
committed a theft, specifically by taking items from the location.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 90
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Orange PD
Sergeant Denise Banks
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sustained charge of violating OPD Sick Leave and Injured on Duty policy GO-04-05
Description: Sergeant Denise Banks was suspended for ten (10) days for violation of the File#3:23 General
Order GO-04-05. The officer failed to be accessible to the department physician by not showing up for a
pre scheduled appointment.
Detective Quenton Boyd
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Sustained charge of Conduct unbecoming of a public employee NJAC 4a:2-2.3(6).
Description: Detective Quentan Boyd was suspended for thirty (30) days for violation of NJAC 4A:2-2.3
Conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause. During the incident, a verbal
altercation took place between Detective Q. Boyd and a bar patron. The verbal exchange then became a
physical altercation.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 91
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Richard Adrianzen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 75
Sustained Charge: Sustained charges of Orange Police Department's Rules and Regulation 4:1.3
Obedience to Laws and Rules and 3:1.6 Conduct On and Off Duty
Description: Officer Richard Adrianzen was suspended for seventy five days (75) for violation of NJAC 4A:2-
2.3 Conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause. Members of the South Orange
Police Department arrested Officer R. Adrianzen for operating his personal vehicle while intoxicated.
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West Caldwell PD
Patrolman Justin Eavey
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 4
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Ptl. Eavey was suspended for 4 shifts for not following an order to assist traffic at an event.
Ptl. Eavey's works 12 hour shifts, therefore, his suspension was for 48 hours.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 92
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Gloucester
Deptford Twp PD
Officer Daniel Garr
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Neglect of Duty Truthfulness
Reporting Violations of rules and policies Reports and Appeals
False Report
Description: During an Internal Affairs investigation, Patrol Officer Garr was found to have provided false
statements during his original interview. He also failed to report that he was influenced by another officer
on what to say during his Internal Affairs interview. Another Officer self-dispatched himself to a call for
service that involved a civil issue. An Officer placed Patrol Officer Garr on that call for service, that Garr
never responded to. During this time, Patrol Officer Garr was on another call for service unrelated to the
civil issue. Patrol Officer Garr originally reported that he completed the investigation report for this call
for service, which he never responded to, since the original officer had to leave work early. During a
second Internal Affairs interview with Patrol Officer Garr, he admitted to providing false information
during his original interview. Patrol Officer Garr admitted that he never wrote the investigation report
for the call for service. Patrol Officer Garr admitted that the original Officer told him exactly what to say
during his original Internal Affairs interview so neither of them got into any trouble. This fully supports all
sustained charges and Patrol Officer Garr was suspended for 180 days.
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East Greenwich Twp PD
Patrolman Rodolfo Mazzocca
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Arrest of Employee
Description: Ptl. Mazzocca was arrested while off-duty for driving while intoxicated 39:4-50 following a
motor vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway. Ptl. Mazzocca was found guilty and was suspended
for 180 days.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 93
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Glassboro PD
Patrolman Allyson Pennypacker
Term
inated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge:
Description: Principal Officer: Patrolman Allyson Pennypacker 9142
Internal Affairs Case #: 2021-03
Summary of Allegations: On March 1, 2021, Ptl. Pennypacker, while off duty, was involved in an altercation
outside of the Landmark Americana Bar & Grill where a male was assaulted.
Ptl. Pennypacker did not render aid to the subject, did not contact the police or EMS nor did she report
the incident to her supervisor. Ptl. Pennypacker utilized Glassboro Police computer systems to access
the assault investigation for her own personal benefit.
Discipline Imposed: On March 9, 2022, Allyson Pennypacker forfeited her public office as an
employee with the Borough of Glassboro.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 94
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Gloucester Co Sheriffs Dept
Officer James Carelli
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Dissemination of Information
Description: On March 5, 2019, Officer Carelli was on duty and assigned to work the holding areas for
Drug Court. Officer Carelli came into possession of confidential information regarding a Drug Court
Defendant. Officer Carelli subsequently disseminated the official and confidential information. The
offense occurred in 2019, but the appeal became final in 2022. Officer Carelli was suspended for ten (10)
days.
Offic
er Michael Rouse
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Incompetency and Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On June 4, 2019, Officer Rouse was inattentive at the metal detector at the Gloucester County
Adult Probation Facility while working the Court Security Unit. Officer Rouse's inattentiveness caused
contraband to not be managed properly. The offense occurred in 2019, but the appeal became final in
2022. Officer Rouse was suspended for thirty (30) days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 95
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hudson
East Newark PD
Officer Junior Fiori
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: B-7
Description: On March 13th 2022 Officer Junior Fiori was out celebrating St. Patricks Day when he was in
an altercation at the Parc Tavern located in Harrison N.J.This case was referred to the Hudson County
Prosecutors officer for criminal investigation. On September 29th 2022 this case was referred back to this
department all criminal charges were dismissed against Officer Junior Fiori. The internal affairs
investigation found that that Officer Fiori was sustained for rule b-7 all officers shall carry themselves in
good conduct on or off duty. Officer Junior Fiori did receive 10 day suspension without pay.
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Hoboken PD
Police Officer Ricky Truppner
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming Of A Police Officer
Description: Officer Truppner was suspended for 120 days after it was determined that he utilized a law
enforcement database in order to obtain the name of an arrestee. He later used that information to seek
a personal relationship with said arrestee.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 96
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Robert Roman
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 25
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming Of A Police Officer
Description: Sgt. Roman was suspended for 25 days for calling the NJ Suicide Hotline and telling them he
was going to commit suicide. Sgt. Roman later confessed he made up the allegation in order to conduct
an unauthorized test of their services.
Police Officer Mathew Isler
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Incompetency / Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Isler was suspended for 180 days following an incident where he neglected his duty.
The incident involved not arresting an actor responsible for having committed a robbery in the presence
of the officer. Officer Isler also did not include critical details surrounding the incident in his investigation
report.
Police Officer Nathaniel Arocho
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Officer Arocho was suspended for 30 days for direct insubordination after failing to comply
with the lawful order of a supervisor to remain on the scene of a call for service and to tend to said call
for service. Officer Arocho instead left the scene and returned to headquarters.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 97
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Police Officer Anthony Rutkowski
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Officer Rutkowski was suspended for 30 days for direct insubordination after failing to
comply with the lawful order of a supervisor to enter a residence and conduct an investigation related to
a deceased individual. Instead, Officer Rutkowski refused to enter and summoned another individual to
enter without supervisory approval.
Police Officer Anthony Rutkowski
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Incompetency / Neglect of Duty
Description: Officer Rutkowski was suspended for 30 days for failing to report to court as a witness on
numerous after receiving and acknowledging receipt of a subpoena for each.
Lieutenant Ranaldo Gonzalez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Chronic and Abusive Absenteeism
Description: Lt. Gonzalez was suspended for 10 days for chronic, excessive, and/or abusive sick time usage.
Lt. Gonzalez amassed a total of 991 days of sick time used from his date of hire through the completion
of this case.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 98
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Police Officer Liana Palladino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Repeated Violations of Rules and Regulations, Failure to Comply With Chief's Orders,
Failure to Follow Departmental Procedures, Unexcused Tardiness
Description: In accordance with a settlement agreement, Officer Palladino was suspended for an
aggregate 60 days as part of a global settlement related to five cases. Those specific cases involved one
case where Officer Palladino was observed on Body Worn Camera mishandling and destroying narcotics
evidence, another three cases involving unexcused tardiness, and one case involving failure to care for or
maintain department owned property.
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Hudson Co Corrections
Officer Carlos Medina
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Insubordination Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Discrimination that affects equal employment opportunity including sexual harassment
Description: On March 16, 2021, a Hudson County Corrections Officer received an obscene phone call
described as heavy breathing and sexual sounds while on duty at the facility. The phone call came from
within the Corrections facility. A review of the camera system revealed Officer Medina pick up the phone
at the exact time the call was made. Medina admitted to making a prank call.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 99
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Makhosini Dhlamini
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Insubordination Neglect of Duty
Description: On June 17, 2022 an altercation ensued between Officer Dhlamini and an inmate.
Surveillance from the incident reveals the inmate crossing the redline around the perimeter of the officer's
desk. An argument ensues between the inmate and Office Dhlamini. Officer Dhlamini can be seen
challenging the inmate and deploys Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) within inches of the inmates face as the
inmate was walking away. Further, Dhalamin is seen grabbing the inmates wrists while shoving them with
no clear objective to restrain the inmate while continuing to deploy OC another 5 times.
Officer Salvatore Spilletti
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Incompetency Insubordination Conduct Unbecoming a
Public Employee Neglect of Duty
Description: On August 8, 2022, Officer Spilletti was given a lawful order by the assigned officer in charge
to keep the housing unit on lockdown. Officer Spilletti deliberately disregarded this order and released
inmates from their secured cells. Spilletti was again given a lawful order to lock down the housing unit
which was also disregarded.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 100
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hudson Co Sheriffs Dept
Officer Joseph Llave
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Review of camera footage from the courthouse shows Sheriff Officer Llave grabbing and
pushing the complainant to the wall while escorting him out of the courthouse. The complainant was not
resisting and was not given an opportunity to comply and leave the courthouse voluntarily. His interview
and report was inconsistent with what was on video. Officer's Llave's conduct was a violation of the
Attorney General's Use of Force Policy and a violation of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office Rules and
Regulations Use of Force Topic. Additionally Officer Llave's demeanor with the complainant was found to
be in violation of the Hudson County Sheriff's Rules and Regulations.
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Jersey City PD
Police Officer Daniel Soto
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Lost Weapon; Care and Use of Firearms; Conduct
Description: Police Officer Daniel Soto had his off duty firearm stored in his dresser. Later he placed the
dresser out to the curb for trash pick up and did not check the dresser for any items prior to taking it out
to the trash. The dresser was placed into the garbage truck and removed. Lost property report was taken
and general alarm assigned for lost firearm.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 101
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Police Officer Richard Donan
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct; Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Police Officer Richard Donan pulled the victim by the hair during a domestic dispute and on
another occasion made multiple calls to the victim and threw a water bottle at her bedroom window.
Police Officer Anjoile Nieves
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 75
Sustained Charge: Conduct; Intoxicants off duty; Cooperation; Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Police Officer Anjolie Nieves was charged by the East Rutherford P.D. for Hindering
Apprehension of Another.P.O. A. Nieves did not cooperate with the E.R. P.D. and provided false
information on the driver's identity during a motor vehicle stop. P.O. A. Nieves stated she could not
accurately remember what happened because she was intoxicated. Criminal charge was dismissed.
Police Officer Christopher Hill
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 57
Sustained Charge: Criminal Acts; Conduct; Assault
Description: Police Officer Christopher Hill drove a JCPD vehicle recklessly into a bicyclist causing bodily
injury, as charged by the Hudson County Prosecutors Office. P.O. C. Hill entered a plea of guilty and has
been forever barred from holding any law enforcement office or position of honor,trust or profit within
the State of New Jersey.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 102
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Police Officer David Leon
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct; Obedience to Laws, regulations and Orders.
Description: Police Officer David Leon was found by the JCPD/IAU to have not adhered to established
procedures regarding compensation for off duty details, specifically by accepting payments directly from
vendors/contractors, which P.O. Leon admitted doing.
Police Officer Joseph Ross
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 107
Sustained Charge: Criminal Acts; Conduct; Obedience to Laws, Regulations, and Orders: Truthfulness;
Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Police Officer Joseph Ross was involved in a motor vehicle accident in a marked radio car.
Officer J. Ross didn't report the accident at the time. Officer J. Ross later filed a false police report stating
that the vehicle was parked and struck at a different location. P.O. J. Ross entered a plea of guilty and has
been forever barred from holding any law enforcement office or position of honor, trust or profit within
the State of New Jersey.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 103
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Detective Edwin Vasquez
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: Conduct; Driver's License; Obedience to Laws, Regulations and Orders; Traffic Laws;
Causes for Removal; Incompetency; Inefficiency or Failure to Perform Duties; Inability to perform duties;
Chronic or Excessive Absenteeism; Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee; Alcoholic Beverages; Leaving
an Assignment; Neglect of Duty; Causes for Removal
Description: 1.) On 5 occasions, Det. Edwin Vasquez' driver's license was suspended by NJMVC. Det.
Vasquez failed to notify his commanding officer of his suspensions. 2.) Det. E. Vasquez violated G.O. #2-
15, Instructions for reporting off sick, having five or more illnesses/injuries within a 12 month period. 3.)
Det. E. Vasquez was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license and no valid insurance
and was involved in a motor vehicle accident. 4.) On 3 occasions Det. E. Vasquez was not at home or make
himself available during I.A.U. sick checks and failed to notify his command that he was leaving his home
while he was out sick. 5.) Det. E. Vasquez was scheduled to work his regular tour of duty and left his
assignment early. Det. E. Vasquez was observed working a secondary job and drinking an alcoholic
beverage while still on duty as a Jersey City Police Detective. He left his assignment without permission
and did not get approval for secondary employment as required.
Police Officer Samuel Torres
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Assault; Conduct; Obedience to Laws, Regulations and Orders; Conduct Unbecoming a
Public Employee; Incompetency; Ineffiency or Failure to Perform Duties; Inability to Perform Duties
Description: Police Officer Samuel Torres used unnecessary force against victim during a Domestic
Violence dispute and was arrested for Domestic Violence assault by West Orange P.D. P.O. S. Torres was
suspended on 06/08/2020 and remained suspended until his removal on 11/18/2020. *Upheld by Office
of Administrative Law on 7/14/22.*
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 104
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Police Officer Neil Alzamora
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Narcotics Use; Conduct; Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Police Officer Neil Alzamora tested positive for the use of Cannabinoids (THC). The sample
was obtained pursuant to random drug testing as delineated by the New Jersey Attorney General's
Gudelines Policy on Law Enforcement Drug Testing. Officer Alzamora was suspended on 3/18/21 and
remained suspended until his removal on 5/20/21. *Upheld by Office of Administrative Law on
3/23/2022.*
Police Officer Clarissa Borges
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws, regulations and Orders.
Description: Police Officer Clarissa Borgess violated General Order #2-15, Instructions for Reporting Off
Sick; specifically by behaving in a rude and discourteous manner towards the city doctor and his staff and
later posting a live video on her social media of herself berating city doctors. Officer Borgess was
suspended 1/21/2022 -06/01/2022.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 105
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Secaucus PD
Police Officer Matthew Murphy
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws, Rules and Written Directives & Action Off-Duty
Description: Engaged in conduct during a road rage incident, while armed and off-duty, that resulted in
criminal charges filed by the HCPO for threatening the occupants of another vehicle. He was terminated
from his probationary position as a police officer.
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Union City PD
Officer Kevin Roldan
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 58
Sustained Charge: Failing to satisfy probationary period
Description: On 10/6/22, Officer Roldan was involved in an off-duty motor vehicle accident, which resulted
in injury to another person. Officer Roldan was arrested and charged with DWI & Assault by Auto(2C:12-
1c(3)(a)). Officer Roldan was suspended without pay on 10/18/22. As of 12/20/22 criminal charges were
still pending. Based on the incident and the fact that Officer Roldan was still in his working test period
with pending charges, he failed to satisfactorily complete his working test period. On 12/22/22 Officer
Roldan was terminated.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 106
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Detective Harold Polo
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Detective Polo was suspended 20 days as a result of an off-duty DUI in which he pleaded
guilty to Reckless Driving with a 90 day license suspension the additional two charges (39:4-50.2 & 39:4-
50.4A) were dismissed.
Detective Anthony Valvidia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming, Incomplete or Failure to perform duties, Misuse of public
property, Failure to comply with lawful orders, directive or regulation.
Description: Officer Valdivia was suspended 10 days for engaging in a personal conversation via text
messages with a female suspect of an investigation. Thereafter he used a dept. vehicle without
authorization, picked up the female and drove outside the jurisdiction of Union City. Officer Valdivia failed
to activate his body worn camera while interacting with the female and failed to document such actions.
Officer Gerardo Colon
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Other Rule Violation
Description: Officer was suspended 10 days for a Rule Violation, specifically for being involved in a motor
vehicle accident while on duty. Officer was charged with failing to properly care for assigned equipment.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 107
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Weehawken PD
Patrolman Esteban Rodriguez
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Domestic Violence X2
Description: 01/13/2022 Ptl. Esteban Rodriguez was terminated for 2 separate Domestic Violence
incidents and numerous rule violations. Ptl. Esteban Rodriguez was terminated for Domestic Violence
after he was subject to a temporary restraining order for harassment under Domestic Violence. He
violated the restraining order by calling a neighboring police department and making a false police report
pertaining to the domestic violence victim which prompted a police response. Subsequent investigation
revealed that the entire report to the neighboring police agency was false. While out on sick leave Ptl.
Rodriguez went to the gym in violation of department policy. While on administrative duties pertaining to
this incident, he was involved in another Domestic Violence incident with a separate victim in which it was
determined he assaulted the victim. As a result, he was terminated from employment.
Patrolman Joshua Hernandez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 9
Sustained Charge: Abuse of Sick Time
Description: 03/17/2022 Ptl. Joshua Hernandez used an excessive amount of sick time for a 2 year period
in violation of department policy. As a result, Ptl. Joshua Hernandez lost a total of 9 vacation days for
Abuse of Sick Time in addition to the following abeyances - In Abeyance for 2 years till 09/18/2024 30 days
suspension for sick abuse, In Abeyance for 1 year till 09/18/2023 30 days suspension all other discipline.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 108
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
West New York PD
PO Joseph Morrell
Terminated: No
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: On August 25, 2021, Officer Morrell responded to a dispute. Upon arrival, he encountered an
intoxicated male and used excessive force during the medical transport of said male. Officer Morrell failed
to exhaust all other reasonable means before resorting to use of force. This conduct was inappropriate
and a violation of departmental protocols.
PO Carlos Moreno
Terminated: No
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Excessive Absenteeism
Description: Officer Moreno was suspended 20 days for excessive absenteeism. Officer Moreno used
449.5 sick days over a five year period (2017-2021) in violation of policy.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 109
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hunterdon
Raritan Twp PD
Ofc. Robert Schenck
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming a Police Officer
Description: Ofc. Schenck displayed harassing behavior towards another party, culminating in him going
to the other party's residence, uninvited, and not leaving until the police were called.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 110
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Mercer
Hopewell Twp PD
Patrol Officer Joseph McNeil
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Officer was suspended for 3 months (45 working days) for violation of Rules, Regulations, and
Standard Operating Procedures. The officer failed to investigate an incident, mishandled evidence, and
was insubordinate to his direct supervisor.
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Trenton PD
Officer Faheem Jabree
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer Jabree used a Police Department wash ticket to was his personal vehicle.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 111
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Middlesex
Edison Twp PD
Patrolman Mohammad Ghafoor
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee
Description: Officer Ghafoor was suspended for 90 days after he was arrested for driving while
intoxicated. The incident occurred when Officer Ghafoor was off-duty.
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Highland Park PD
Sergeant Jason Culver
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws & Regulations Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On May 20, 2022, Sgt Jason Culver was arrested in South Plainfield for suspicion of driving
under the influence (DUI) following a motor vehicle crash where he struck an unoccupied parked motor
vehicle. These charges were heard in municipal court where there was no finding of intoxication and the
matter was resolved with a guilty plea for reckless driving. Due to his actions, Sgt Culver was suspended
for 45 days for violations of two of Highland Park Police Department’s Rules and Regulations; specifically:
Obedience to Laws & Regulations and Conduct Unbecoming.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 112
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Middlesex Boro PD
Police Officer James Morley
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Insubordination / Failure to follow order
Description: On 12/22/2021, Officer Morley was insubordinate to the order of his supervisor to respond
to work to cover a manpower shortage on 12/23/2021. The investigation of the charge commenced on
01/03/2022. As a result of the sustained charge of insubordination, Officer Morley was suspended/lost
time for the equivalent of fifteen working days.
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Middlesex Co Corrections
CPO Anthony Badaway
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Failed to obtain PTC certification as required by statute
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Badaway was terminated due to inability to perform
duties. CPO Badaway failed to complete the mandated Police Training Commission Basic Course for
County Correctional Police Officer.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 113
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
CPO Jefferson Galeano
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Galeano was terminated as a probationary officer for
multiple counts of neglect of duty for failing to make adequate checks within the prescribed time.
CPO Brendon Hill
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Failure to perform duties; neglect of duty; submitting inaccurate report.
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Hill failed to take appropriate action as it pertained to an
inmate dispute. When ordered to provide a report, he provided inaccurate information.
CPO Brendon Hill
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Failure to perform duties; neglect of duty; Violation of dept P&P's Commissary
operations
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Hill failed to properly supervise commissary delivery to a
housing unit which resulted in missing inmate property.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 114
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
CPO Joseph Mooney
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: DWI; Conduct unbecoming; Violation dept P&P's Standard of Conduct
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Mooney, while off-duty, was arrested, charged, and
subsequently pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. His 3rd type
of arrest.
CPO Diana Passafiume
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Failed to obtain PTC certification as required by statute
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Passaifume was terminated due to inability to perform
duties. CPO Passaifume failed to complete the mandated Police Training Commission Basic Course for
County Correctional Police Officer.
CPO Anabelle Rodriguez
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Failed to obtain PTC certification as required by statute
Description: County Correctional Police Officer Rodriguez was terminated due to inability to perform
duties. CPO Rodriguez failed to complete the mandated Police Training Commission Basic Course for
County Correctional Police Officer.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 115
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Middlesex Co Sheriffs Dept
Officer David DeMaio
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Between the dates of 10/01/2021 and 03/28/2022, Officer David DeMaio failed to accurately
complete his Daily Activity Reports. Additionally, on multiple occasions there were unaccounted time
periods where he failed to account for time during his work period. S/O DeMaio also failed to notify his
supervisor that his work was complete and that he was available for a new assignment.
Officer Elena Rivera
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Failure to perform Duties
Description: On 04/01/2022, while Elena Rivera was working a hospital detail guarding an inmate, she
allowed the inmate to escape her custody. Additionally, she failed to check the inmates shackles as
required, properly position herself to prevent escape, failed to immediately notify a supervisor or call out
the escape, failed to fully report the incident in the hospital log, and while under her watch, the inmate
was able to gain access to her cell phone which was not reported to a supervisor. The phone was used in
furtherance of the inmates attempted escape.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 116
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Raymond Smith
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Failure to perform Duties
Description: On 04/01/2022, while Raymond Smith was working a hospital detail guarding an inmate, he
allowed the inmate to escape his custody. Additionally, he failed to check the inmates shackles as
required, properly position himself to prevent escape, failed to immediately notify a supervisor or call out
the escape, failed to fully report the incident in the hospital log, and while under his watch, the inmate
was able to gain access to her cell phone which was not reported to a supervisor. The phone was used in
furtherance of the inmates attempted escape.
Officer Joshua Padilla
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Inabilities to perform duties
Description: Officer Joshua Padilla was arrested and convicted for producing, distributing, and possessing
child pornography. Officer Padilla had sex with a minor in Pennsylvania. He recorded it and published it
on a website.
Recruit Mercy Neal
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Inabilities to perform duties
Description: Failed to complete the Mercer County Police Academy training as a condition of employment.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 117
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Recruit Keith Regis
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Inabilities to perform duties
Description: Failed to complete the Mercer County Police Academy training as a condition of employment.
Recruit Carol Diarmento
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Inabilities to perform duties
Description: Failed to complete the Mercer County Police Academy training as a condition of employment.
Officer Lakia Torres
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Excessive absenteeism.
Description: On 5/4/2022, Officer Lakia Torres was charged with Chronic and Excessive lateness. Late 24
times in 2022. Torres has previously been disciplined for the same charges.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 118
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Monroe Twp PD
Sgt Anthony Trohalides
Terminated:
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 50
Sustained Charge: 1.Failure to Supervise 2.Failure to comply with proper orders
3.Failure to respond to a radio call or leaving police vehicle without advising desk officer.
Description: Sergeant Trohalides was demoted for violating departmental rules and regulations under
chapter 79 . The conduct and violations occurred on 10/06/2021 involving a motor vehicle stop , but the
appeal became final in 2022. Sgt. Trohalides had a patrol officer responding to an abandon 911 call to
disregard the call to assist him with a motor vehicle stop involving an elderly female with an active traffic
warrant. All comunications were conducted via cell phone by Sgt. Trohalides to his patrol officer involving
this incident. Sgt. Trohalides followed the vehicle to the drivers residence in this jurisdiction made contact
with the driver without calling out the motor vehicle stop as required on the police radio. Upon his officer's
arrival he order his officer to advise police headquarters via radio of the motor vehilce stop and location.
The officer subsequently placed the driver under arrest and transported the subject to police
headquarters. The officer completed his required police report and Sgt. Trohalides subsequently changed
the officer's report without his knowledge or approval. The investigation conducted along with witness
statements concluded a sustained findings for multiple rules and regulations violations with Sgt.
Trohalides actions.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 119
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
New Brunswick PD
Officer Josue Plaza
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee; General Duties and Responsibilities of a Police
Officer; General Conduct; All Other Conduct
Description: An internal investigation concluded Officer Josue Plaza was found to be intoxicated near his
residence. He committed property damage to a common area in the complex he resides in. Officer Plaza
paid restitution for the damage that he caused. His actions did elicit a police response. Officer Plaza's
demeanor exhibited to the responding officers was discourteous and unprofessional. The officer was
suspended for 8 days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 120
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
South Plainfield PD
Sergeant Michael Molinaro
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Rule & Regulation 11:31
Description: Sergeant Michael Molinaro was observed sleeping while on duty on February 21, 2022 and
suspended for 30 days.
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South River PD
Lieutenant John McKenna
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Failure to Supervise, Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Lt. McKenna was the supervisor of the Detective Bureau from May 2019 to June 2020. During
this timeframe, he failed to stop horseplay between members of the Detective Bureau. He also failed to
stop inappropriate text message between members of this Unit while at times allowing it to occur. Lt.
McKenna was suspended for 20 days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 121
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Woodbridge Twp PD
Ofc. Joel Jones
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Standard of conduct, Loyalty, Cooperation, General Responsibilities (4 Counts), Neglect
of duty, Performance of Duty, Insubordination, Obedience to laws and regulations, Criticism of official acts
or orders, Conduct towards superior and subordinate officers and associates, harassment(admin charge),
simple assault(admin charge), general causes (5 counts)
Description: Officer Jones was on duty in June 2021. He engaged in a confrontation with another Officer
that led to him head-butting the other Officer. There were no injuries reported. An investigation led to
the sustained finding that Officer Jones was the aggressor in the incident. He was suspended for 45 days.
Ofc
. Jonathan Kreusch
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Operation of motor vehicles (2 counts), Urgent/immediate calls - code 2 responses (2
counts), Operation and activation procedures (2 counts), Seatbelts, Seatbelt usage requirements (title 39,
admin charge), Careless driving (admin charge), Reckless driving (admin charge), General causes (2
Counts)
Description: Officer Kreusch was on duty on July 2022. He operated his assigned police vehicle in a reckless
manner resulting in a one car crash, where he was injured and the police vehicle was totalled. He also
failed to wear his seatbelt and activate his body worn camera. He was suspended for 8 days.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 122
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Ofc. Andrew Lyszyk
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Standard of conduct, Performance of Duty, Obedience to laws and regulations,
Alcoholic beverages and drugs, General causes (2 counts)
Description: Officer Lyszyk was assigned to a multi-agency task force in July 2022. While on duty, he
knowingly consumed an alcoholic beverage in violation of departmental rules and regulations. He was
suspended for 10 days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 123
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Monmouth
Aberdeen Twp PD
Patrolman Santiago Philip
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Tampering with Physical Evidence
Description: Patrolman Philip Santiago entered a plea of Guilty to two counts of Tampering with Physical
Evidence, fourth degree, in violation of 2C:28-6 . During a drug test, the officer tampered with vials of his
own urine by damaging the vials so that they would not be accepted by the NJ State Toxicology Laboratory
for testing to determine illegal drug use. By his guilty plea, Patrolman Santiago forfeited his public
employment.
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Freehold Twp PD
Lieutenant John Todd
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Violation of NJSA 2C:20-25a
Description: Lieutenant John Todd was criminally charged and terminated after he was found to have
unlawfully accessed a criminal justice database for personal use on February 23, 2022, in violation of NJSA
2C:20-25a
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 124
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant John Tacopino
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Obedience to Laws and Regulations, Command of Scene, Impartial Attitude,
Responsibilities of a Ranking Officer, Responsibilities of a Police Officer
Description: On February 25, 2022, during the course of a motor vehicle crash investigation, Sgt. Tacopino
failed to properly command the scene and ensure a thorough investigation was completed. Sgt. Tacopino
failed to remain impartial and acted with deference to the driver who was a sworn police officer.
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Keansburg PD
Patrolman Nicholas Thompson
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault
Description: Patrolman Nicholas Thompson pled guilty to 2nd degree attempted aggravated sexual assault
stemming from an incident that occurred in January 2021. Patrolman Nicholas Thompson was a Class II
Officer at the time and was off duty. Patrolman Thompson was subsequently terminated from his position
at the Keansburg Police Department.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 125
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Manalapan Twp PD
Patrolman Brian Schank
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Gen. Order-Code of Ethics/Rules and Regulations: Misconduct, Standards of Conduct,
Neglect of Duty, Obedience to Laws and Regulations, Oath of Office, Cause for Removal, Disorderly
Conduct, Willful Violation of Rules and Regulation and Conduct Unbecoming of a Member of Service.
Description: On September 5, 2021, Patrolman Schank was involved in a motor vehicle crash while off-
duty. Ptl. Schank was subsequently charged with DWI/Refusal to Submit Breath Sample. On February 10,
2022, Ptl. Schank pled guilty to Refusal to Submit Breath Sample. An Internal Affairs Investigation was
conducted where Ptl. Schank received numerous sustained administrative charges and was suspended for
6 months.
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Monmouth Co Corrections
CPO David-John Leventhal
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: NJAC 4A:2-2.3(a)(1)(7)(12)
Description: On October 29, 2021, Officer Leventhal failed to comply with established procedures in
conducting required searches of inmates, resulting in a security breach.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 126
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
CPO Bruce Allen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: NJAC 4A:2-2.3(a)(1)(7)(12)
Description: On April 4, 2022, Officer Allen failed to properly supervise inmates in violation of established
procedures, resulting in a physical altercation between inmates.
CPO Frank Currier
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: NJAC 4A:2-2.3(a)(1)(7)(12)
Description: On April 13, 2022, Officer Currier failed to comply with established procedures in conducting
a required search during the booking process, resulting in a security breach.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 127
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Neptune City PD
Patrolman George Williams
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 48
Sustained Charge: 1. Disobedience of Order 2. Neglect of Duty 3. Misconduct
Description: On July 2, 2022, Patrolman Williams was told by Superior officers to not have contact with a
victim and he disobeyed the order by calling the victim , driving past her residence and parking in close
proximity to the her residence. On
or about February 27, 2021 and on or about July 27, 2021, Patrolman Williams shared photographs of
evidence collected from narcotic arrests with a civilian.
On June 30, 2022, Patrolman Williams violated the chain of command by contacting the Chief of Police
directly to report a verbal argument he had with someone while off duty.
On May 2, 2022, Patrolman Williams received a Performance Notice for not completing a MV Accident
report for over 14 days. On June 29, 2022, he also received a Performance Notice for failing to notice a
ladder in plain sight during his shift that was used during a burglary to a business.
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Neptune Twp PD
Police Officer Milton Roman
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Release of Information; Misconduct; Obedience to Laws, Ordinances, Rules & Policy &
Procedures
Description: P.O. Milton Roman was suspended for 10 days for utilizing an NTPD computer to access a
citizen's information from a police database. P.O. Roman then shared the information with another
member of the public.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 128
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Morris
East Hanover Twp PD
Ptl Michael Liotta
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: Officer reported to work for his night shift. During this time, the Officer struck a stop sign
with the patrol vehicle and was determined to be driving wrecklessly. Officer was charged with Conduct
Unbecoming an employee of the public and served a 15 day suspension.
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Florham Park PD
SLEO III William Bukowski
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Serious Rule Violation
Description: Employee drove to work intoxicated in violation of Title 39 and department policy
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 129
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hanover Twp PD
Ptl Marc Leggour
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Excessive Tardiness
Description: The Officer was several minutes late for his assigned shift and was therefore not adequately
prepared to complete his assigned tasks at the appropriate time. Furthermore, the Officer failed to notify
his supervisor that he would be late for his shift. This latest matter is part of a series of tardiness incidents
which have been dealt with through the progressive discipline process.
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Lincoln Park PD
Patrolman Christopher Mulhearn
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: R&R - Standard of Conduct/Code of Ethic
Description: Mulhearn was involved in an off duty incident, reported as disorderly persons, in which
another police department responded. During their investigation Mulhearn was found to be
uncooperative and disrespectful to the officers. At no time did he identify himself as a police officer. Due
to his behavior he was suspended for twenty days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 130
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Morris Co Corrections
Sergeant William Williams
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 6. Conduct
unbecoming an employee. 12. Other sufficient cause
Description: Sergeant Williams was found guilty of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of
Liquor
Officer Anthony Perez
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 6. Conduct
unbecoming an employee. 8. Misuse of public property, including motor vehicles. 12. Other sufficient
cause
Description: Forfeiture of Public Office/Employment subsequent to Accusation Guilty Plea for 2C:35-10(c)
- Failure to Make Lawful Disposition
Officer Amaya Garcia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 1. Incompetency,
inefficiency or failure to perform duties, 3. Inability to perform duties, 7. Neglect of duty. 12. Other
sufficient cause
Description: Officer Garcia neglected to maintain Officer's presence and failed to provide a safe and secure
environment for the inmates and correctional staff under her supervision.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 131
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Amaya Garcia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 1. Incompetency,
inefficiency or failure to perform duties, 3. Inability to perform duties, 7. Neglect of duty. 12. Other
sufficient cause
Description: Officer Garcia failed to contact a facility supervisor when she identified an inmate
manipulating his medication under his tongue during medication distribution.
Officer Amaya Garcia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 12. Other sufficient
cause
Description: Officer Garcia willfully printed CCIS screens for a current inmate and provided the information
to a civilian during an Internal Affairs interview.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 132
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Amaya Garcia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: N.J.A.C. 4A2-2.3 (a) An employee may be subject to discipline for: 1. Incompetency,
inefficiency or failure to perform duties, 3. Inability to perform duties, 7. Neglect of duty. 12. Other
sufficient cause
Description: Officer Garcia received an inmate request form which included sensitive information and she
failed to notify a supervisor, therefore failed to provide a safe and secure environment for inmates under
her supervision.
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Parsippany-Troy Hills PD
Sgt. Ralph McGinnis
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Failed to conduct missing person investigation in accordance with applicable departmental
SOP
Ptl. Elvin Giordano
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Patrol vehicle remained idol for approximately 3 hours while on duty
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 133
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Randolph Twp PD
Patrolman Daniel Sullivan
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Liability for Negligence in the Care, Maintenance and Safekeeping of Property and
Equipment
Description: Ptl. Sullivan was suspended for 10 days for Liability for Negligence in the Care, Maintenance
and Safekeeping of Property and Equipment, due to his actions regarding the operation of a police vehicle
that was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 134
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Ocean
Lavallette PD
Officer Victoria Lamb
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: SOP Section B, Rule 39 Conduct Subversive of Good Order
Description: On or about December 6, 2021, two "fart bags" were placed on two separate occasions in
the trash bin of the women's locker room of the Lavallette PD.The devices gave off a noxious odor which
permeated the women's locker room and other parts of the PD. The odor was breathed in by others
causing distress and requiring Borough personnel to be diverted to mitigate the odor and its effects in the
PD.
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Manchester Twp PD
Patrolmen John Decker
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 96
Sustained Charge: G.O. Communications G.O. Traf. Enforc. & Control G.O. Mobil Video Recorder
G.O. Pursuit & Forcible Stop. G.O. Neglect of Duty G.O. Knowl. Laws and Regs. G.O. Reporting
G.O. Obedience to Laws and Regulations. Manchester General Order
Description: While on patrol on September 23, 2021, Ptl. Decker engaged in an unreported and
unauthorized pursuit of a motorcycle. During the pursuit, Ptl. Decker pursued the motorcycle through a
residential neighborhood. In doing so, Ptl. Decker violated several Manchester Police General Orders to
include provisions of the Pursuit and Forcible Stopping Guidelines G.O., failure to report the incident,
failure to provide information to dispatch as to his location, improper use of the vehicle's MVR system,
(Mobile Video Recording), failure to complete written reports as required, neglect of duty for failing to
give suitable attention to the performance of his duties, and lacking knowledge of and compliance with
established Police Department General Orders. The conduct occurred in 2021, but the investigation was
completed in 2022. Ptl. Decker was suspended for a total of 48 days and was required to forfeit 48 days
of accumulated personal, sick, compensatory, and or vacation time.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 135
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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Ocean Co Corrections
Officer Samuel Doherty
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Policy 2.29
Description: Officer Samuel Doherty was in possession of his personal cell phone on 3/26/2022 within the
security perimeter of the facility, which is a violation of the facility policy. Officer Doherty was given a 90
day suspension for this policy violation.
Officer Kevin Sheehy
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Policy 2.29
Description: Officer Kevin Sheehy was in possession of his personal cell phone on 3/19/2022 within the
security perimeter of the facility, which is a violation of the facility policy. Officer Doherty was given a 45
day suspension for this policy violation.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 136
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Stafford Twp PD
Sergeant Phillip Mauro
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Sgt. Mauro violated the Stafford Township Police Department's Rules & Regulations 1:4.9.,
and specifically, the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Section IV. | Officers and Supervisors
Responsibilities. Sgt. Mauro repeatedly did not review and categorize officer's BWC videos correctly after
receiving training, could not competently perform these supervisory duties as requested and required,
and did not seek additional assistance. Sgt. Mauro was suspended 10 days
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 137
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Passaic
Clifton PD
Police Officer Matthew West
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3, General Cause; Conduct Unbecoming
Description: West plead guilty to a conduct unbecoming charge after he was found sleeping (off-duty) on
a neighboring jurisdiction's roadway.
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Little Falls PD
Sergeant Alfonso Pinnola
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 18
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty Failure to Supervise
Description: Sgt. Pinnola was demoted for failing to take appropriate action and supervise a subordinate
during a DWI Investigation.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 138
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Passaic Co Sheriffs Dept
Correctional Police Officer George Adamopoulous
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 4A.2-2.3(a)3 Inability to Perform Duties
Description: On March 14, 2022, George Adamopoulos was served with Preliminary Notices of Disciplinary
Action (31-A), and Final Notices of Disciplinary Action (31-B), after failing to meet the requirements of the
Basic Course for Correctional Police Officer Training Academy, while serving in his probationary period.
He was removed as of March 14th, 2022.
Correctional Police Officer Kitra Davis
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 4A.2-2.3(a)3 Inability to Perform Duties
Description: On March 14, 2022, Kitra Davis was served with Preliminary Notices of Disciplinary Action
(31-A), and Final Notices of Disciplinary Action (31-B), after failing to meet the requirements of the Basic
Course for Correctional Police Officer Training Academy, while serving in her probationary period. She
was removed as of March 14th, 2022.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 139
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Correctional Police Officer Alvia Alvino
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 4A.2-2.3(a)3 Inability to Perform Duties
Description: On March 14, 2022, Kitra Davis was served with Preliminary Notices of Disciplinary Action
(31-A), and Final Notices of Disciplinary Action (31-B), after failing to meet the requirements of the Basic
Course for Correctional Police Officer Training Academy, while serving in her probationary period. She
was removed as of March 14th, 2022.
Correctional Police Officer Jean Aviles-Ramos
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: 4A:2-2.3(a) 6. Conduct unbecoming a public employee
4A:2-2.3(a) 11.16 Conduct subversive of good order and the discipline of the Department
4A:2-2.3(a) 11.22 Lying
4A:2-2.3(a) 11.29 Failure to comply with the Sheriff’s orders, directive, regulations, etc., oral and
written, and also those of superiors or supervisors.
4A:2-2.3(a) 11.71 Any act, action, error, or omission resulting in the Department's or the County’s
exposure to civil litigation
Description: On February 11, 2022, Mr. Ramos-Aviles accepted service of a Final Notice of Disciplinary
Action (31-B), removing him as a Corrections Officer as of January 28, 2022. The Preliminary Notice of
Disciplinary Action (31-A) was served to him on January 13, 2022, after a urinalysis showed he tested
positive for the presence of 11-Caboxy-THC, which is a controlled substance not listed on the medication
sheet.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 140
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Paterson PD
Officer Jacob Feliciano
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Body worn camera B (VII).
Patrol Procedures VII
a. 6- Notify dispatch of arrival.
b. 18- Prepare all necessary reports.
c. 20- Notify communications of all field generated assignments.
3. Records
a. 6-Record on log sheet assignments.
4. 2.21 Neglect of Duty.
5. 3.0 Rules of Conduct.
3.8 Performance of Duty.
6. 9.0 Police Records and Information.
a. 9.6 Preparation and submission of reports.
b. 9.8 Reporting Required.
7. 12.0 Equipment and Property.
a. 12.8 Transporting citizens within guidelines of department directives and orders
Description: Officer Feliciano failed to activate his body worn camera, failed to complete required reports,
and failed to notify dispatch of his location while dealing with a member of the public.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 141
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Michael Cheff
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Criminal conviction
Description: Sergeant Cheff was convicted at federal trial of conspiracy to deprive person of civil rights as
well as falsification of records. This was related to an incident in which Sergeant Cheff was convicted for
theft of money during a search and approving a police report which contained false statements relating
to the incident.
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Pompton Lakes Boro PD
Officer William Pepe
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty, Absence from Duty, N.J.A.C Neglect of Duty, Other
Sufficient Cause
Description: On August 2, 2022 Officer William Pepe failed to report for duty at the time and place
specified by Captain Ryan Cichon. Nor was he given consent from competent authority to miss the event.
Ptl. Pepe was provided with notification of the event and acknowledged such during his interview.
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Wanaque Boro PD
Ptl. James Cappello
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Incompetency, Inefficiency, or failure to perform duties, Neglect of duty
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 142
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Description: On February 19, 2022, an arrested individual ("K.P") under Ptl. Custody made numerous
requests for medical attention and transportation to a hospital for an eye injury. Ptl. Cappello refused the
requests and failed to obtain medical treatment for K.P. While transporting K.P. to the Passaic County Jail,
K.P. advised Ptl. Cappello that he would kill himself and he continued to refuse to obtain medical
treatment for K.P. Ptl. Cappello was suspended for twenty days.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 143
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
William Paterson University PD
Sergeant Frank Gaviria
Terminated:
Demoted: Yes
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Inappropriate Behavior
Description: A complaint was made against Sergeant Gaviria by another employee regarding instances of
inappropriate behavior towards them while on duty. Our investigation and interview of the employee
concluded that Sergeant Gaviria while acting as a supervisor, made the employee feel uncomfortable.
During this investigation, the employee stated that Sergeant Gaviria commented about her clothes, body
type, natural hair color, preference in types of men, thoughts on dating officers in the department, and
dating status while working together on shift. Although several allegations against Sergeant Gaviria were
classified as exonerated, and others were deemed not sustained, the summation of these claims led to a
sustained finding against Sergeant Gaviria for making a subordinate feel uncomfortable during their
tenure at the police department. As a result, Sergeant Gaviria was demoted and now holds the rank of
Police Officer.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 144
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Salem
Salem Co Corrections
Officer Kenitay Rubio
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sick Leave Abuse
Description: Officer Rubio was a habitual offender for exhausting all sick time and then calling off sick.
Officer Thomas Massey
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended: 7
Sustained Charge: Security Tour Rounds
Description: Officer Massey was a habitual offender for failing to conduct security tour rounds in his
assigned unit.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 145
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Salem Co Prosecutors Office
Investigator David Jones
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 66
Sustained Charge: IA-2022-02
3:1.7 Neglect of Duty; 3:4 Agency Property and Equipment /
4A:2-2.3(a)(1) IA-2022-02
3:1.7 Neglect of Duty; 3:4 Agency Property and Equipment /
4A:2-2.3(a)(1) Incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties; 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of duty;
4A:2-2.3(a)(8) Misuse of public property.
Description: On 1/6/2022, a domestic incident involving third parties occurred at Inv. Jones' home, where
Jones admitted to refusing to assist an individual in obtaining medical attention. Investigator Jones later
twice accessed the Enforsys database to read reports relating to the incident involving himself.
Investigator Jones received a 66 day suspension for this incident in aggregate with Internal Affairs
Investigations IA-2022-04, IA-2022-06 and IA-2022-08.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 146
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Somerset
Franklin Twp PD
Sergeant Ariel Almora
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 16
Sustained Charge: Reports, Commanders and Supervisors, Computer Systems
Description: Sgt. Almora was suspended for 16 days after he submitted and approved a police report while
logged in as another supervisor without their permission.
Officer Frank Cicerale
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Chain of Command, Obedience to Laws, Rules, and Written Directives
Description: Officer Cicerale was suspended for 60 days and forfeit 150 hours of vacation time. Officer
Cicerale was ordered to complete an examination. During the examination he failed to obey the order to
complete and comply with the examination by refusing to complete the applicable forms; and provide
required information.
Officer Manuel Rios
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Absence from Duty
Description: Officer Rios was suspended for 90 days and forfeit 90 days of accrued time. Officer Rios was
absent from duty by failing to review and audit POSS entries regarding his overtime, vacation and holiday
pay.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 147
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Officer Michael Casey
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Reporting for Duty, Sick Leave Policy
Description: Officer Casey was suspended for 8 days. Officer Casey failed to call out sick in a timely manner
resulting in being AWOL from shift.
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North Plainfield PD
Patrolman David Dzibela
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: On March 18, 2021 Ptl. David Dzibela was ordered by his supervisor to assist with the
identification of suspect by running his name through the police computer system. At first, Dzibela
refused the order stating that there were too many people in the dispatch center. He also criticized the
supervisor who gave the order in front of several officers. After the investigation, charges were filed
against Ptl. Dzibela. The officer requested a hearing which occurred in 2022. As a result of the hearing,
Dzibela was suspended without pay for fifteen days for failing to follow the orders of a superior officer.
Taken into consideration for this penalty was the officer's history of prior sustained violations of
department policy.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 148
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Patrolman Sabrina Romasz
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Failure to Activate BWC
Description: On September 7, 2020 Ptl. Sabrina Romasz was dispatched to a disturbance call. During a
supervisor review of the call, it was discovered that Ptl. Romasz did not activate her body worn camera
when dispatched to the call. After an investigation was conducted the officer was charged with failure to
activate her body worn camera contrary to department policy. The officer requested a hearing which
occurred in 2022. As a result of the hearing, Ptl. Romasz was suspended without pay for twenty days for
failing to activate her body worn camera while responding to a call for service as required by department
policy. Taken into consideration for this penalty was the officer's history of prior sustained violations of
department policy.
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Raritan PD
Officer Damien Chromowsky
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: Action off duty; Obedience to laws and regulations; Operation of motor vehicles; Use
of derogatory terms; Handling of firearms; Care of firearms off duty, outside home; Conduct towards the
public; Incompetency or inefficiency; Conduct unbecoming a public employee; Repeated violations of
departmental rules and regulations; Failure to comply with Chiefs’ orders, directives, regulations;
Improper use, handling or displaying of a firearm; Using rude or insulting language or conduct; offensive
to the public; Other sufficient cause;
Description: On September 19, 2019, Officer Damien Chromowsky was involved in an off-duty incident.
Officer Chromowsky followed another vehicle that had improperly passed his personal vehicle on a double
yellow line. Chromowsky ordered the driver of the vehicle out of the vehicle at gunpoint while using
profane and abusive language directed towards the driver. Chromowsky received a 120 day suspension
without pay.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 149
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
South Bound Brook PD
Officer Paul Romano
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 110
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a police officer
Description: Ofc. Romano was terminated after a 110 day suspension for unnecessarily unholstering his
duty weapon under circumstances that created a risk of serious harm or bodily injury to others.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 150
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
State or Other Agency
DOC- Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center
SCPO Michael Cook
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Chronic absenteeism
Description: Suspended for 15 days due to exhaustion of all sick time and accumulated unauthorized days
with no FMLA entitlements.
Sgt Jason Harba
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Violation of administrative procedure and or regulations involving safety and Security;
Violation of a rule policy, procedure or administrative decision; Other sufficient cause
Description: Suspended for 45 days due to violating the Special Treatment Unit in handling the
introduction of a cell phone by a staff member in the facility. Was aware of the incident before 7:45 am
and did not include his knowledge of the contraband prior to 7:45 am in the DOC Special Custody Report.
Sgt Pablo Hernandez
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; Violation of a rule, regulation, policy,
procedure, order or administrative decision; Other sufficient cause
Description: Suspended for 30 days due to being arrested and charged by the Sayreville Police Department
for driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 151
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sgt Kelly Johnson
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty which could result in danger to person or property; Conduct
unbecoming a public employee; possession of contraband on State Property; violation of administrative
procedures and/or regulations involving safety and security; violation of a rule, regulation, policy,
procedure order or administrative decision.
Description: Suspended for 30 days due to admission to owning unauthorized non NJDOC items on State
property that were not safely stored. Items were: 1 Verizon MiFi; 1 Amazon Fire Stick; 1 pair of bluetooth
headphones; 2 Fire Stick remote controls; 1 ballistic vest and 1 NJDOC uniform coat.
SCPO Carvin Kennedy
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; Possession of contraband on State property;
violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision; violation of
administrative procedures and/or regulations involving safety and security; other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 60 days for the introduction and storage of contraband inside a locker within
the STU security perimeter (Special Treatment Unit Movement/MAP Yard). Contraband were: 1 MAP yard
logbook; 87 DVDs/CDs; 2 Gorilla Tapes; 1 3m duct tape; 1 black and red Sceptre screwdriver; 1 Loctite
super glue; 1 laser pointer; 2 TV splitters; 1 personal combination lock; 1 personal DVD player with remote
and charger; 2 rolls of window tint; 1 super sonic radio; 1 resident fan; 1 wireless humidifier; 1 extension
cord; 1 flute; 1 AC/DC adapter; 4 TV cables; 1 HDMI cable; 1 Rigid outlet extender; 1 Mohu black TV
antenna with remote; 1 Insignia TV; 1 Laski personal heater; 1 Whirlpool personal microwave; 1 plastic
container.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 152
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
SCPO Lynn Tyson
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; violation of a rule, regulation, policy,
procedure, order or administrative decision; Violation of administrative procedures and/or regulations
involving safety and security; other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days for not reporting numerous contraband that was stored in a locker
located in the STU security perimeter (Special Treatment Unit Movement/MAP Yard) which was secured
with a personal lock .
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DOC- Bayside State Prison
Correctional Police Officer James Mackay
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty; Negligence; Contributing to escape; Violation of Safety and security
regulations; Violation of policy & procedure
Description: Officer Mackay failed to perform proper bed check resulting in an inmate escape. Neglect of
duty 30 day suspension, Settlement Agreement to 10 day suspension for Record Keeping Purposes only
Correctional Police Officer Dennis Turner
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming an employee; Violation of policy & procedure
Description: Officer Turner terminated 12/14/21, failed random drug screening. OAL amended removal
on 5/25/22 to 30 day suspension, CSC upheld on 6/29/22
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 153
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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DOC- Central Office
Senior Correctional Police Officer Brian Mastrolia
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Insubordination intentional disobedience; Neglect of duty, loafing, idleness or willful
failure to devote attention to task which could result in danger to persons or property.
Description: Officer Mastrolia was ordered to perform a round of the Unit and did not comply.
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DOC- East Jersey State Prison
Senior Correctional Police Officer Laquan Bush
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; fighting or creating a disturbance on State
property; other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days due to involvement in a verbal confrontation with another employee,
invading personal space, and making threatening comments.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 154
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Michael Christen
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty which could result in danger to persons or property; conduct
unbecoming a public employee; violation of administrative procedures and/or regulations involving safety
and security; violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure order or administrative decision; other
sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days due to failure to conduct mandatory security checks; as documented
in the unit logbook.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Aldaberto Duarte
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty which could result in danger to persons or property; conduct
unbecoming a public employee; violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure order or administrative
decision.
Description: Suspended for 10 days for sleeping on duty and failure to perform required duties and
assignments over a period of four months
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 155
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Adam Froehlich
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Chronic absenteeism
Description: Suspended for 15 days due to exhaustion of sick time and continued to call out sick absences.
Chronic absenteeism.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Adrian Howell
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; insubordination; Violation of a rule,
regulation, policy procedure or administrative decision, other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days for providing information to an investigator relating to several safety
issues but failed to properly report to commanding officer.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Walik Ingram
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty which could result in danger to persons or property; conduct
unbecoming a public employee; violation of administrative procedures and/or regulations involving safety
and security; violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision; other
sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 45 days for failure to conduct mandatory security checks as was documented
in the unit logbook.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 156
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Correctional Police Officer Kevin Jenkins
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; violation of a rule, regulation, policy,
procedure, order or administrative decision, other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 30 days for failure to report to the facility that he was issued a temporary
restraining order.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Anthony McLeod
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; fighting or creating a disturbance on State
property; other sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days due to involvement in a verbal confrontation with another employee,
invading personal space, and making threatening comments.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Philip Pruden
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty which could result in danger to persons or property; conduct
unbecoming a public employee; violation of administrative procedures and/or regulations involving safety
and security; violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision; other
sufficient cause.
Description: Suspended for 10 days for failure to conduct mandatory security checks, as was documented
in the unit logbook.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 157
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
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DOC- Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
Senior Correctional Police Officer Aneesah Ali
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Undisclosed financial transactions with inmates.
Description: SCPO Aneesah Ali engaged in undisclosed financial transactions with NJDOC inmates
including sending money to inmates through CashApp, failed to disclose telephone and electronic
communications with inmates, failure to disclose related information to NJDOC and making false
statements to investigators.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Justin Gentile
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Justin Gentile was
asleep while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties. .
Senior Correctional Police Officer Adalberto Duarte
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Adalberto Duarte was
asleep while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 158
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Melanie Cuenca
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Melanie Cuenca was
asleep while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Michael Horton
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Michael Horton was
asleep while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Paul Jankin
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Paul Jankin was asleep
while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 159
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Dariusz Subiszak
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: N/A
Description: Review of video surveillance over a four month period revealed SCPO Dariusz Subiszak was
asleep while on duty on one or more occasions and failed to complete required duties.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Jamie Perez
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance revealed SCPO Jaime Perez slept while on duty on multiple
occasions, neglected his duties, falsified log books and failed to notice that inmates were out of their cells
and/or in unauthorized inmate cells.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Peter Korczak
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Sleeping while on duty. Neglect of duty.
Description: Review of video surveillance revealed SCPO Peter Korczak slept while on duty on multiple
occasions, neglected his duties, falsified log books and failed to notice that inmates were out of their cells
and/or in unauthorized inmate cells.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 160
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Tiffany Morisseau
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Chronic/excessive absenteeism.
Description: SCPO Tiffany Morisseau exhausted benefit leave entitlement, authorized absences/leave on
8/20/2022 and 8/21/2022, repeatedly failed to report to work and removed as a result of progressive
disciplinary action for excessive and chronic absenteeism.
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DOC- Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
Senior Correctional Police Officer Adrian Glowka
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: 1. Falsification: Intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work,
employment application, attendance, or in any record, report, investigation or other proceeding
2. Conduct unbecoming an employee 3. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or
administrative decision
Description: Officer Glowka submitted false doctors note to extend workers compensation claim.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 161
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Patrick Ferrea
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: 1. Neglect of duty, loafing, idleness or willful failure to devote attention to tasks which
would not result in danger to persons or property; 2. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure,
order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Ferrea conducted an improper strip search which allowed a weapon to be brought
into the Congregate Interaction Module by an inmate.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Jared Brown
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: 1. Physical or mental abuse of an inmate, patient, client resident, or employee
2. Falsification: Intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work, employment
application, attendance, or in any record, report, investigation or other proceeding
3.Conductunbecoming an employee 4. Violation of administrative procedures and/or regulations
involving safety and security 5. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative
decision
Description: Officer Brown was in an altercation with an inmate and was found to have used excessive
force at the time of the incident.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 162
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Timothy Otero
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: 1. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Otero was involved in altercation with inmate and used excessive force.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Gary Hammond
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:30
Sustained Charge: 1.Conduct unbecoming an employee; 2. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy,
procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Hammond had material on social media/Facebook that reflected adversely against
the Department and found to be conduct unbecoming of an employee.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 163
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
DOC- Mid-State Correctional Facility
Senior Correctional Police Officer Steven Frank
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge:
1.Sleeping on Duty (essential)
2. Conduct Unbecoming an employee
3. Loss or careless control of radios, mace or handcuffs
4. Loss or careless control of firearms
5. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Frank was found sleeping on duty while inmate was in his custody.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Daniel Pizarro
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge:
1. Sleeping on Duty (essential)
2. Conduct Unbecoming an employee
3. Loss or careless control of radios, mace or handcuffs
4. Loss or careless control of firearms
5. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Pizarro was found sleeping on duty while inmate was in his custody.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 164
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Wesley Lowber
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: 1. Unsatisfactory Attendance
5. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Lowber requested time off and did not have sufficient sick time to cover the absences.
The absences were deemed unauthorized.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 165
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Luis Pagan
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: 1. Loss or careless control of firearms
2. Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision
Description: Officer Pagan had a Temporary Restraining Order issued against him. Upon being served
with the TRO, local police attempted to take possession of his approved off-duty firearm and Officer Pagan
was unable to locate where the firearm was stored. It was later discovered to be stored in an unsecured
box with fully loaded magazines in the trunk of his vehicle.
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DOC- New Jersey State Prison
Senior Correctional Police Officer John Detulio
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming; Violation of rule or regulation, policy, order or administration
decision.
Description: Charged with violation of 2c;11-5A. Reckless Vehicular Homicide by Operating a motor
vehicle at a High rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol and caused the death of a pedestrian.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 166
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Christopher Papero
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Violation of rule or regulation, policy, order or administration decision.
Description: Failure to comply with Executive Orders 283 / 290 refusal of Covid Vaccination.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Brandon Relova
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 70
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty; Falsification Intentional misstate of material fact in connection with
work, employment application, attendance, or in any record report, investigation or other proceeding.
Conduct unbecoming; Violation of rule or regulation, policy, order or administration decision.
Description: Failed to complete required security tours, neglecting to the assurance and safety and
security of the institution.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Vladimy Codio
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Abandonment of a job as a result of being absent from work; Violation of rule or
regulation, policy, order or administration decision.
Description: Failure to return from approved leave.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 167
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Ryan Darling
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: General causes; Failure to return from approved leave of absence.
Description: Failure to return from approved leave.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Eric Logan
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming; Violation of rule or regulation, policy, order or administration
decision.
Description: Actions involving criminal matters charged in the 3rd degree ( Outside charge pending )
Pointed rifle style BB gun into an individual's face.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 168
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Tyquan Crews
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Abandonment of job as a result of absence from work as scheduled without permission
for five consecutive work days
Description: Failure to return from approved leave.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Joshua Leek
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Abandonment of job as a result of absence from work as scheduled without permission
for five consecutive work days
Description: Absent from work as scheduled without permission and without giving proper notice of
intended absence.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Jamir Gee
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: NO
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty, loafing idleness or willful failure to devote attention to tasks which
could result in danger to person or property. Sleeping while on duty Unlawful betting or gambling or
promotion there of state property; Falsification intentional misstatement of material fact in connection
with work, Investigation or other proceeding; Conduct unbecoming.
Description: Undue familiarity with an inmate that was housed in his area and custody at NJSP. Solicited
betting, attempted to engage in financial transactions and attempted to enter into business transactions
with inmates.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 169
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Tiffany Barrett
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Chronic or excessive absenteeism; Violation of a rule regulation, policy, procedure,
order or administrative decision.
Description: Attendance Violation - did not have sufficient sick time or FMLA entitlements to cover sick
time
Senior Correctional Police Officer Tiffany Barrett
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Chronic or excessive absenteeism; Violation of a rule regulation, policy, procedure,
order or administrative decision.
Description: Attendance Violation - did not have sufficient sick time or FMLA entitlements to cover sick
time
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DOC- Northern State Prison
Senior Correctional Police Officer Jesse Moss
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Chronic Absenteeism; Job Abandonment
Description: Remained out of work on an unauthorized absence. Job abandonment.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Eddie Johnson
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 170
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty; Insubordination
Description: Utilized the institutional radio and spoke in an unprofessional manner. Insubordinate when
given a directive from a commanding officer.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 171
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Nelson Salamanca
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Chronic Absenteeism; Job Abandonment
Description: Out of work on an unauthorized absence. Job abandonment.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Justin Seguine
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty; Insubordination
Description: Insubordinate when given a direct order from commanding officer to leave an area that you
were not assigned to. Employee responded by saying "that's not going to happen" and did not leave as
instructed.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Rahquan Everett
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Falsifying a Report; Conduct Unbecoming; Violation of Policy
Description: Failed the department's random drug test. Urine sample positive for Cannabinoids
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 172
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
DOC- South Woods State Prison
Senior Correctional Police Officer Eric Oslin
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Job Abandonment
Description: Terminated for Job Abandonment. Called off sick--did not provide documentation of sickness
and failed to return to work.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Tara Dramis
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Removal for undue familiarity
Description: Undue familiarity with inmate; failed to disclose relationship with former inmate during
reinstatement process
Senior Correctional Police Officer Antonio Alicea
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Unsatisfactory Attendance
Description: Called off sick with no sick time to cover. Absence was not covered by FMLA/FLA. This was
the 4th attendance violation is a 2 year period.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 173
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Antonio Alicea
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Resignation not in good standing
Description: Terminated. Did not give proper two week notice of resignation.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Ronald Green
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Unsatisfactory Attendance
Description: Called off sick with no sick time to cover. Absence was not covered by FMLA/FLA. This was
the 4th attendance violation is a 2 year period.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Brianna Pace
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 45
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming; Violation of administrative procedure; Violation of
rule/regulation
Description: Undue familiarity with inmate allowed inmate in unauthorized area to obtain a space heater
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 174
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Michael Forte
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Resignation not in good standing
Description: Terminated. Did not give proper two week notice of resignation.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Elliot Ballinger
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Violation of rule/regulation
Description: Failure to comply with Executive Order 283 and 290, mandating Covid vaccination.
Senior Correctional Police Officer Dewel Rivera
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Neglect of duty; Conduct unbecoming; Violation of administrative procedure; Violation
of rule/regulation
Description: While assigned to local hospital to guard/secure inmate was observed to be sleeping while
on duty. Falsified log book entries to make it seem was touring room and checking inmate.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 175
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Senior Correctional Police Officer Ahmed Whitehead
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Removal for failure to return
Description: Failure to return from leave of absence
Senior Correctional Police Officer Billy Fowler
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming; Violation of administrative procedure; Violation of
rule/regulation
Description: Failed to report use of force on inmate to supervisor after you struck in inmate with a closed
fist during an escort
Senior Correctional Police Officer Derrick Nickle
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Unsatisfactory Attendance
Description: Called off sick with no sick time to cover. Absence was not covered by FMLA/FLA. This was
the 4th attendance violation is a 2 year period.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 176
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Correctional Police Officer Jerry Castillo
Terminated: No
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Unsatisfactory Attendance
Description: Called off sick with no sick time to cover. Absence was not covered by FMLA/FLA. This was
the 4th attendance violation is a 2 year period.
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New Jersey State Police
Staff Sergeant Jonathan Torres
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Culpable Inefficient Supervision, Failure to Follow MVR Procedures, Failure to Follow
BWC Procedures, Failure to Take Appropriate Police Action
Description: Member admitted to acting in an official capacity to the discredit of the Division while on-
duty. The member failed to take appropriate police action while supervising the scene of a motor vehicle
crash involving an enlisted member displaying signs of impairment. The member received a 60 day
suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 177
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant First Class Steven Tiboni
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Questionable Conduct - Off Duty, Unauthorized Use of Troop Transportation, Unsafe
Operation of Troop Car Causing Damage, Failure to Notify the Division of Information to Which the
Division Would Take Cognizance
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division while off-
duty. The member drove their assigned troop transportation outside the State of New Jersey on multiple
occasions without authorization. On one of these occasions, the member was involved in a motor vehicle
crash and failed to immediately report the accident as required. The member received a 60 day
suspension.
Trooper Douglas Pandolpho
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Questionable Conduct - Off Duty, Off Duty Incident - Alcohol Related
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division while off-
duty. The member acted inappropriately while intoxicated at a night club by attempting to reenter after
previously being escorted from the establishment, which necessitated a police response and the
member’s arrest. The member received a 60 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 178
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Lieutenant Edward Moore
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Alcohol Violations, Violation of Traffic Law, Use of Position
to Intimidate or Gain Favor
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division while off-
duty. The member was arrested after driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the State of
Pennsylvania and attempted to use his position to gain favor with the investigating officer. The member
received a 180 day suspension.
Detective II Matthew D'Augustine
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 270
Sustained Charge: Off Duty Incident - Alcohol Related, Questionable Conduct - Off Duty, Careless Driving,
Failure to Report MV Accident, Leaving the Scene of MV Accident, Failure to Notify the Division of
Information to Which the Division Would Take Cognizance, Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Carry Duty
Weapon
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division. While
off-duty, the member was involved in a motor vehicle crash while driving intoxicated in their personal
vehicle and subsequently fled the scene. The member received a 270 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 179
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Detective Sergeant Jarrod Flowers
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 70
Sustained Charge: Violation of Criminal Law - Official Misconduct, Misleading Statements
Description: Member admitted to acting in an official capacity to the discredit of the Division while on-
duty. The member harassed multiple female civilian employees by exposing himself and provided false or
misleading information during his testimony for a civil case related to the aforementioned behavior. The
member received a 70 day suspension and was required to separate from the Division.
Trooper I Stephen Spitaleri
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 60
Sustained Charge: Culpable Inefficiency, Questionable Conduct - On Duty, Disobey Written Order
Description: Member admitted to acting in an official capacity to the discredit of the Division while on-
duty. As an academy instructor, the member engaged in repeated unprofessional and inappropriate
behavior toward a female recruit. The member received a 60 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 180
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Trooper Jacob Sherry
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 1673
Sustained Charge: Attempting to Use Position to Intimidate and Gain Favor, Failure to Take Appropriate
Police Action, Assault by Auto, Leaving the Scene of MV Accident, Intentional False Statements, Failure to
Notify the Division of Information to Which the Division Would Take Cognizance, Off Duty Incident -
Alcohol Related, Misleading Reports, Failure to Carry Duty Weapon, Questionable Conduct - Off Duty
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division. While
off-duty, the member was involved in a physical altercation with an individual after a minor motor vehicle
crash. The member subsequently caused another motor vehicle crash causing injury to another and fled
the scene which resulted in a criminal charge. The member also provided incomplete information
regarding their involvement to local law enforcement. The member later entered into a Pre-Trial
Intervention program to satisfy the criminal charge. The member received a 1,673 day suspension.
Trooper Wills Paulino
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 573
Sustained Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Motor Vehicle Violations
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division. While
off-duty, the member was involved in a motor vehicle crash while intoxicated causing injury to an
occupant which resulted in criminal charges that were ultimately dismissed. The member received a 573
day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 181
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Staff Sergeant Steven Read
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Questionable Conduct - Off Duty, Off Duty Incident - Alcohol Related, Unprofessional
Conduct Toward Other Law Enforcement Officers
Description: Member admitted to acting in an unofficial capacity to the discredit of the Division. While
off-duty, the member became disorderly at a local establishment after previously consuming alcohol.
When police responded, the member failed to immediately provide identification when requested and
directed profane language at a local officer. The member received a 30 day suspension.
Sergeant First Class Randy Pangborn
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobey Written Order
Description: Member admitted to acting in an official capacity to the discredit of the Division while on-
duty. The member engaged in unprofessional gender-based comments, as well as inappropriate and
unwanted physical contact with coworkers on multiple occasions. He also failed to report derogatory
language used by another enlisted member. The member received a 10 day suspension.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 182
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Trooper I Kevin Hogan
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 20
Sustained Charge: Excessive Use of Force, Improper Care and Handling of Prisoner, Unsafe Operation of
Troop Car
Description: Member admitted to acting in an official capacity to the discredit of the Division while on-
duty. The member utilized an unnecessary level of force against a prisoner and operated the troop car in
an unsafe manner. The member received a 20 day suspension.
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State Parole Board
Sr. PO Eric Diaz
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Insubordination; Conduct unbecoming a public employee and Violation of a rule,
regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision.
Description: Diaz was suspended for 30 WDS for his repeated failure to submit to mandatory Covid-19
testing and/or submit proof of vaccination in accordance with a General Order which was issued in
response to Governor Murphy's Executive Orders mandating that any employee who does not provide
proof of full vaccination status shall undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 183
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sr. PO Eric Diaz
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Insubordination; Conduct unbecoming a public employee; and Violation of a rule,
regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision.
Description: Diaz was removed for his repeated failure to submit to mandatory Covid-19 testing and/or
submit proof of vaccination in accordance with a General Order which was issued in response to Governor
Murphy's Executive Orders mandating that any employee who does not provide proof of full vaccination
status shall undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Sr. PO Timothy Johnson
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Falsification; Conduct unbecoming a public employee and Violation of a rule,
regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision.
Description: Johnson allowed a CSL sex offender to reside at an unapproved address with minor children
contrary to the terms of his release and also falsified reports. Johnson failed to follow the travel pass
policy with regard to another offender under his supervision. Johnson was separated from the agency by
way of settlement agreement.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 184
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sr. PO Richard Mursheno
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: Falsification; Violation of the State Ethics Commission’s Uniform Ethics Code; Misuse
of public property; Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision; and
Intentional abuse or misuse of authority or position.
Description: Mursheno was involved in a high-speed chase with police while off-duty. He attempted to
use his position as an SPB officer to avoid receiving the applicable citations/fines. Mursheno appeared for
court via Zoom while on duty using State time and/or resources. Mursheno violated SPB policies by failing
to properly document his logs. In another matter, Mursheno failed to secure confidential files. Mursheno
had two disciplinary matters that were resolved in one settlement agreement.
Sr. PO Todd Parisi
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order or administrative decision.
Description: Parisi violated an SPB policy when he operated a State vehicle while off-duty for a non-
business-related matter without notifying his supervisor. Specifically, Parisi stated he stopped to pay a
personal bill after picking up his State vehicle from the Lodi motor pool in anticipation of his return to
work. The State vehicle was damaged while parked and unoccupied. He promptly notified his supervisor
of the incident.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 185
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sussex
Franklin Boro PD
Lieutenant Jeffrey Smith
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Rule 3:8.4 - Reports and Bookings
Description: In 2018, the department conducted random drug testing in accordance with the New Jersey
Attorney General's (AG) Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy, AG Directive No. 2018-2, and department
policy. Smith was one of the officers randomly selected for testing. Smith was subsequently found to have
obtained CDS by fraud and falsified several official documents pertaining to the drug test to conceal the
misconduct. In 2022, As part of a settlement agreement with the Borough of Franklin, Smith pled guilty to
Rule 3:8.4 - Reports and Bookings, and other charges were dismissed.
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Hopatcong PD
Detective Nicholas Maresca
Terminated:
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: Detective Maresca was assigned to school resource officer and juvenile detective in
Hopatcong Borough schools. Detective Maresca had objections to being tested for COVID on a weekly
basis and with the test being used. Later in the school year testing was changed to twice a week. On
December 9, 2021, after a supervisor confirmed that the twice a week testing also applies to him he stated
the following to the supervisor: "Go f--- yourself, and shove the detectives stipend up your ass, advise the
Captain to put me back in patrol on Monday". Immediately suspended pending fitness for duty which he
passed. Full administrative hearing was conducted. The charge was sustained with a 10 day loss of pay.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 186
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Union
Elizabeth PD
Officer Glauciene Lima
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: False Reporting
Description: Ofc. Lima, while assigned to cell block duty, failed to make 30 minute face to face checks of
a detainee in a temporary detention room. Ofc. Lima then entered her name on a cell block inspection log
for a 3:30am check when the check was in fact conducted at 3:58am. Ofc. Lima served a 15 day
suspension.
Officer Laron Murray
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 5
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty/Dept Equip
Description: Ofc. Murray took his body worn camera home and left it in his personal vehicle. The camera
was stolen out of his personal vehicle and he failed to immediately report the theft to the department.
Ofc. Murray served a 5 day suspension which totaled 55 hours.
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Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 187
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Hillside PD
Officer Shakeema Wilson
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Theft
Description: On July 20th, 2020 anonymous letters were sent to the Hillside Police Department alleging
Officer Wilson took funds from the PBA. Following a criminal investigation Officer Wilson was charged
with theft by unlawful taking. She was admitted into the PTI program resulting in forfeiture of her public
employment.
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Kean University PD
Sergeant Michael Fong
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Care of Equipment
Description: On March 24th, 2022 at 1300 hours found property was recovered by from the Liberty Hall
Academic Center. The item discovered was a Body Worn Camera issued to Sgt. Fong. Prior to the date of
discovery of this incident there was no notification made by Sgt. Fong that he had lost his department
issued Body Worn Camera. A review of the work schedule indicated that Sgt. Fong had last worked from
Tuesday March 22, 2022 at 18:00 hours until Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 06:00 hours. This means that
at least (31) hours passed since Sgt. Fong was last known to be at work or could have possibly been in
possession of his camera. At no time during the (31) hours did Sgt. Fong report his department-issued
camera missing.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
Page | 188
As of 5/10/2023 2:49 PM
Sergeant Michael Fong
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 40
Sustained Charge: Performance of Duty
Description: On March 27, 2022 police dispatch received a call from a concerned parent stating her
daughter’s ex-boyfriend was threating to post an inappropriate video of her online if he didn’t speak to
her. The parent was on her way to Kean University and was requesting officers to be on scene while she
spoke with her daughter. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with the mother and the victim.
During the conversation with the victim the officers confirmed there was a previous dating relationship,
both parties involved were over 18 and the male was threatening to post a sexual explicit video of the
victim on social media if she didn’t speak with him. Sgt. Fong did not respond to the scene of the call nor
did he speak with his officers while they were on scene with the victim and the mother. Due to Sgt. Fong
not directing his subordinates the call was not handled properly.
Major Discipline Reporting
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Police Officer Anthony Spagnola
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 67
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: On or about June 15, 2021, Officer Anthony Spagnola collided with a pedestrian crossing sign
while operating a Kean University police vehicle in the course of his regular job duties. Officer Spagnola
failed to report the collision and resulting damage to the vehicle, in violation of department policy and
procedure. The specific details of the accident were not uncovered until department administrators
discovered the damage to the vehicle more than two (2) months after the accident occurred. 2nd
Incident
On or about August 25, 2021, Officer Anthony Spagnola returned home from working his shift and left his
police bag unattended in his personal vehicle parked outside his home. The bag contained Officer
Spagnola’s fully loaded off-duty weapon and spare ammunition. The bag also contained Kean University
department-issued equipment, including a Kean University officer badge, baton, traffic vest, radio
charger, ticket book and tourniquet. Shortly after his arrival home, thief/thieves stole Officer Spagnola’s
police bag from his personal vehicle. Though a subsequent police investigation resulted in locating the
stolen bag, it did not contain all its original contents. Specifically, Officer Spagnola’s University-issued
police badge and his personal off-duty firearm and ammunition were not recovered. Officer Spagnola’s
reckless carelessness resulted in a loaded weapon and spare ammunition being removed from his control,
allowing them to potentially be used to pose grave danger to the community at large.
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Major Discipline Reporting
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Linden Police Department
Police Officer Laron Capers
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 180
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee; truthfulness
Description: On June 7, 2021, PO Laron Capers was involved in an off-duty domestic violence incident. An
internal investigation, which included home security video evidence, found that PO Capers removed a
handbag from the victim's vehicle and refused to return it. During his administrative interview, PO Capers
gave false statements to the Internal Affairs investigator about the incident. The handbag was later
returned. PO Capers was sustained of Department Rules and Regulations relating to standards of conduct
and truthfulness. The conduct occurred in 2021, but the appeal became final in 2022.
Police Officer David Guzman
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 6
Sustained Charge: Violation of vehicular pursuit policy
Description: On July 13, 2021, PO David Guzman and another officer was involved in a twenty four (24)
minute long vehicular pursuit that travelled through several jurisdictions including Elizabeth, Staten Island
(NY), and Newark. An internal investigation found that PO Guzman and his partner followed the suspect
vehicle through several one-way streets in the opposite flow of traffic and neglected to notify their
supervisor of such. PO Guzman's actions created a substantial risk to the public which outweighed the
necessity to continue the pursuit. PO Guzman was sustained of violating the Department's vehicular
pursuit policy. The incident occurred in 2021, but the appeal became final in 2022.
Major Discipline Reporting
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022
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Police Officer Antonio Wilson
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 47
Sustained Charge: Violation of extra duty policy; reporting for duty; conduct unbecoming a public
employee
Description: An internal investigation found that PO Antonio Wilson attempted to get paid $240 from a
vendor for two (2) off-duty side jobs that he did not work. Evidence proved that PO Wilson electronically
"checked in" and "completed" two side jobs on March 16 and 25, 2022, using the Department's extra-
duty management mobile application. In his administrative interview, PO Wilson admitted that he did not
report to either job. PO Wilson was sustained of violating Department Rules and Regulations relating to
reporting for duty for extra duty employment.
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Plainfield PD
Officer William Guy
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 107
Sustained Charge: Truthfulness
Description: On 19 Jan 21, while off duty, Officer Guy responded to 1337 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ,
after a departmental email went out about a gun used in an aggravated assault in Piscataway, being held
at that location and interfered with the Piscataway Police Department's lawful actions to locate the
weapon and the actor. On 01 Oct 21, Officer Guy was found to be untruthful , during an interview about
his involvement in the 19 Jan 21 incident. Officer Guy was untruthful about the reason to his response to
this address and recognizing the above mentioned address after mantaining a ten year relationship with
the homeowner. Officer Guy was also found to be untruthful when he stated it was just a coincidence he
responsed to that location a short time after receiving the above mentioned departmental email. Officer
Guy was also found to be untruthful on a separate Homicide investigation where he contacted the person
of interest via cell phone, after the homicide occurred.
Major Discipline Reporting
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Detective Chanel Johnson
Terminated:
Demoted:
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 125
Sustained Charge: 217-1 Excessive Noise
Description: On August 14, 2021, Detective Chanel Johnson was involved in an off duty incident (fight),
while attending a party in Hillside, NJ. Subsequently, Detective Johnson was charged with assault on a
law enforcement officer stemming from her interaction with a uniformed officccer who responded to the
scene. Detective Johnson was suspended without pay from 13 June 2022 to 05 Dec 2022.
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Rahway PD
PO Thomas Koszalka
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Violation of R.P.D. Policy G-05-17 Performance of Duty
Description: Officer Thomas Koszalka was suspended for 15 days for using a vape device while on duty, in
a patrol vehicle, with a member of the public in the backseat. He also used harsh and profane language
while dealing with a member of the public, and failed to perform his duties as required by law during a
domestic violence investigation.
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Union Co PD
Sgt Homero Almanzar
Terminated: No
Demoted: Yes
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 120
Sustained Charge: N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 (Statutory Misconduct), N.J.A.C 4A:2-2.3(a)1 Incompetency,
inefficiency, or failure to perform duties.
Description: Sgt Almanzar was demoted and suspended for 120 days for incompetency, inefficiency or
failure to perform duties as a supervisor. Almanzar failed to properly supervise and provide clear direction
to his subordinates during a case involving an aggravated assault and weapons offenses. Almanzar failed
to ensure his subordinates reports were completed prior to end of shift. Almanzar determined the case
was not in his jurisdiction but never notified the other jurisdiction that they should investigate the crime.
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Union Co Prosecutors Office
Detective Gary Blakney
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 503
Sustained Charge: (2) counts Domestic Violence, (1) Demeanor, (1) Standard of Conduct, (1)
Untruthfulness
Description: On May 25, 2020, Det. Blakney repeatedly punched a wall in the victim's residence causing
damage to the wall. Blakney then went to another residence in order to locate and confront the victim.
While at this second residence, Blakney kicked the front door and broke the front door window in an
attempt to enter the residence. Blakney eventually entered the residence where he attempted to locate
the victim. Once inside, Blakney kicked open a locked door in order to gain entry into the room.
Law enforcement officers arrived at the residence while Blakney was still there. An investigation
determined that Blakney provided false information to the responding officers. Blakney was suspended
for 503 days until his resignation not in good standing from the agency.
Major Discipline Reporting
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Union Co Sheriffs Office
Officer Kevin O'Connor
Terminated: Yes
Demoted:
Suspended:
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming, Failed Drug Test
Description: Officer O'Connor was involved in a physical altercation in Atlantic City, NJ in March 2018 while
off-duty. During this altercation Officer O'Connor used racially charged language. During the investigation
Officer O'Connor was ordered to undergo a reasonable suspicion drug test. Officer O'Connor tested
positive for a prohibited substance. The conduct occurred in 2018 and was ultimately resolved in 2022
when the officer was terminated.
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Warren
Pohatcong PD
Sergeant Matthew Radecky
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming, insubordination, failing to cooperate, failing to supervise
Description: In the early months of 2021, Sgt. Radecky was issued I.A. complaints against him for failing
to supervise and insubordination. Sgt. Radecky failed to fill shifts for road coverage which were intended
to prevent officers from working alone. Sgt. Radecky failed to appear for the second phase of his fit for
duty examination, which was an order given by the Chief of Police.
April of 2021, Sgt. Radecky consumed alcohol, while off duty, and was found to be in possession of a
departmental issued firearm while being treated at a local hospital, which is a violation of department
S.O.P.s. Sgt. Radecky had been issued numerous I.A. complaints, and sustained on several charges,
including insubordination, conduct unbecoming a police officer, failing to cooperate and failing to
supervise. As per department rules and regulations and standard operating procedures, the aggregation
of the offenses met the requirement(s) for termination.
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Washington Twp PD
Officer Christopher Tremel
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 90
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming/Arrested off-duty Intoxicated
Description: Off-duty arrest for DWI .