4 NJ Police Officers Indicted For Bilking Town For No-Show 'Extra Duty' Assignments: Prosecutor 4 NJ Police Officers Indicted For Bilking Town For No-Show 'Extra Duty' Assignments: Prosecutor
4 NJ Police Officers Indicted For Bilking Town For No-Show 'Extra Duty' Assignments: Prosecutor Four suspended police officers from Central Jersey bilked their town for no-show "extra duty" assignments, authorities said. The Edison Police officers were charged with racketeering, bribery, theft, money laundering and witness tampering, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 14. They did not say how much taxpayer money was stolen by the former officers. Sergeant Ioannis (John) Mpletsakis, 43, of Edison Township, Patrolman James Panagoulakos, 36, of Jackson Township, Patrolman Gregory&nbs…
Northampton County Police Chief Resigns Citing Thumb Injury To Avoid Facing Misconduct Charges Northampton County Police Chief Resigns Citing Thumb Injury To Avoid Facing Misconduct Charges
Northampton County Police Chief Resigns Citing Thumb Injury To Avoid Facing Misconduct Charges A police chief in Northampton County has resigned using his thumb injury as an excuse to avoid facing charges involving misconduct and fraud. Stockertown Police Chief Eric Schwab entered his resignation letter and left his position last month — not long before charges including fraudulent timecard records, ongoing insubordination, dereliction of sworn administrative duties, unlawful dissemination of confidential secure police records, and threat to borough resident were set to be served against him at a special council meeting, according to a copy of the minutes from the Monday, Sept. 12 mee…
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor A jury has found a former Newark police officer guilty of murder in the 2019 shooting of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her partner in Morris County following an eight-day trial, authorities announced. John Formisano, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, hindering apprehension or prosecution, official misconduct, and two counts each of child endangerment and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Formisano, an Acting Lieutenant, was off-duty …
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Vineland Police Department in the 2015 death of Philip White.  The trial begins on Thursday, Oct. 6 in U.S. District Court in Camden. Witnesses apparently differ on many facts including what precipitated Vineland Officer Louis Platania to direct force against White in the March 31, 2015 encounter, according to the lawsuit filed by attorneys Stanley O. King and Michael A. Galpern. At one point, a K-9 dog attacks White. Witnesses also disagree on whether White was conscious or unconscious and whether he resisted the arre…
Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report
Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report A Fairfax County young mother is demanding an apology from police, after they mistook her for a suspect in a high-speed chase, WTOP reported. Jamee Kimble posted on her Instagram page about a traumatic incident she experienced, when she was pulled over by police and a cruiser hit her car head-on, the website detailed. Kimble was handcuffed during the ordeal and said her car was mistaken for a suspect's car during a high-speed chase. She said her two children and a friend, who were all in the car with her, all witnessed the police pointing a gun at her, WTOP said. Click here for more WTOP.
Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor
Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor A police officer in Maryland has been placed on administrative duty after a video of him hitting another person circulated and went viral on social media. In Harford County, Havre de Grace Mayor William Martin announced that an investigation has been launched into the police department following an incident at a Waffle House parking lot early on Saturday, Sept. 24. Martin said that he is working with Havre de Grace Police Chief Teresa Walter “to fully investigate the matter.” Walter has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, Martin said, after Havre de Grace Police officers…
Police Corporal In Maryland Indicted, Suspended For Yearslong Theft And Misconduct: Officials Police Corporal In Maryland Indicted, Suspended For Yearslong Theft And Misconduct: Officials
Police Corporal In Maryland Indicted, Suspended For Yearslong Theft And Misconduct: Officials A veteran police officer in Maryland has been suspended and indicted for alleged theft and misconduct offenses while he was in office. Prince George’s County Police Cpl. Travis Fowble, a 24-year veteran of the force, has been accused of conducting unauthorized activities while on duty, dating back to 2018, his employer announced. Officials said that the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division brought this case to the State’s Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges, which could be pending. No other information about Fowble's alleged misconduct wa…
Ex-Stoughton Police Officers Had 'Disturbing' Relationships With Woman Until Her Death Ex-Stoughton Police Officers Had 'Disturbing' Relationships With Woman Until Her Death
Ex-Stoughton Police Officers Had 'Disturbing' Relationships With Woman Until Her Death The Stoughton Police Department said three former officers had inappropriate relations with a young girl who later killed herself while pregnant with one of the officer's child.  Sandra Birchmore, 23, was found dead inside her Canton apartment on February 4, 2021. Stoughton Police launched an internal investigation the next day to determine if any misconduct was carried out by officers. What unfolded was a “deeply disturbing pattern of behavior," according to Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara.  "Our investigation discovered that Matthew Farwell exploited Miss. Birchmore, a young woman,…
Ex-Philly Cop Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In On-Duty Killing Of Unarmed Black Man Ex-Philly Cop Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In On-Duty Killing Of Unarmed Black Man
Ex-Philly Cop Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In On-Duty Killing Of Unarmed Black Man A now-former Philadelphia police officer was convicted Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the on-duty killing of an unarmed Black man nearly five years earlier, authorities said. After an eight-day trial, Eric Ruch Jr., 34, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime for his role in the shooting death of 25-year-old Dennis Plowden in 2017, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.  His bail was revoked and sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 17 The DA's office says this trial was the first in the city in which an on-duty police officer was tried for…
Brockton Family Seeking Justice For 1-Year-Old Dog Fatally Shot By Police Brockton Family Seeking Justice For 1-Year-Old Dog Fatally Shot By Police
Brockton Family Seeking Justice For 1-Year-Old Dog Fatally Shot By Police An investigation is underway after a Brockton Police officer shot a 1-year-old puppy in the head and killed her last week, and the family is demanding answers.  Angela Cordero said her dog Leia was "unjustly shot and killed" by Officer David Santos around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, Cordero said on Facebook.  This beautiful little girl was unjustly shot and killed by Brockton police officer David Santos around 10:30 a.m.... Posted by Angela Cordero on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Santos claimed to be responding to as traffic violation on Cordero's street when Leia ran toward him. …
CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say
CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say A Connecticut police detective was arrested for allegedly shooting a person in the hand while off-duty. Harford Police Department Det. Gregory Thomas, age 39, of Wolcott, was arrested and charged in New Haven County in connection to a shooting in Waterbury on Sunday, Sept. 4. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded to the area of Kingsley Court just before 5 a.m. on a report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his left hand, Bessette said. The victim was transported to Saint&nb…
2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department 2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department
2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department Two Acton police officers who were on leave for inappropriate conduct turned in their badges and resigned this week, city officials said.  Tyler Russell and Michael Eracleo had been on leave since March when a former Acton-Boxborough Regional High School student approached police leaders about separate incidents they had when the men worked as student resource officers there, said Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Police Chief Richard Burrows. Though neither were charged in this incident, the investigation that followed led to other reported infractions and disciplinary action…