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In April 2003, Sheriff’s Officer Alicia Schular filed a lawsuit against the county, sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Robert Untig for sexual harassment. Schular claimed she was harassed multiple times and faced retaliation after ending a relationship with Capt. Raymond Feeney and beginning one with Lt. Edward Nemeth. Her attorney stated that the internal affairs probe […]
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In October 2000, Sheriff’s Officer Robin LaRosa filed a lawsuit against the County of Sussex, Sheriff Robert E. Untig, and Sgt. Michael Franek, alleging acts of sexual harassment. The complaint stated that LaRosa was referred to using derogatory terms and experienced inappropriate comments about homosexuality and lesbianism. Additionally, it was alleged that superiors stated only […]
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In January 2019, Lieutenant Andrew Boden was stripped of his weapon and sent for a psychological fitness evaluation following a verbal dispute. Despite passing the evaluation, he was suspended with pay, which was later converted to unpaid leave. Boden filed a grievance and announced his candidacy for sheriff in March 2019. Shortly after, he faced […]
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In January 2023, Captain Essig allegedly groped Officer Kristen Delacruz under the pretense of checking if she was wearing a vest. This incident led to a lawsuit filed by Delacruz in May 2024, accusing Essig of sexual harassment and assault. The lawsuit also claims that Essig retaliated against Delacruz for reporting the incident by creating […]
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In December 2020, Officer James Weston filed a lawsuit alleging that he was subjected to retaliation by Sheriff Richard Berdnik for endorsing political rivals in the 2010 election. Weston claimed he was demoted from the detective’s bureau to the probation office, resulting in a pay cut, and was forbidden from training with the county SWAT […]
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In December 2020, Officer Marcello Errigo filed a lawsuit alleging that he was subjected to retaliation by Sheriff Richard Berdnik for endorsing political rivals in the 2010 election. Errigo claimed he was denied promotions, faced pay reductions, and was removed from specialized units as a result of his political affiliations. Berdnik and the county dismissed […]
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In December 2020, Officers Marcello Errigo and James Weston filed a lawsuit alleging that Sheriff Richard Berdnik retaliated against them for endorsing his political rivals in the 2010 election. The officers claimed they were denied promotions, faced pay reductions, and were removed from specialized units as a result of their political affiliations. Berdnik and the […]
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In March 2024, Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina authorized Officer Nicole Staso’s promotion to a detective position. However, after the promotion was rescinded by Undersheriff Kevin Dickson, Giardina apologized to Staso, indicating he was investigating the situation. This incident was part of a broader pattern of alleged sexual harassment and retaliation within the department. ## Officer […]
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In March 2024, Undersheriff Kevin Dickson rescinded Officer Nicole Staso’s promotion to a detective position just two hours after it was offered. He cited rumors among courthouse officers suggesting an inappropriate relationship between them. This action was part of a broader pattern of alleged sexual harassment and retaliation within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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In 2015, Officer Frank was involved in a fatal shooting of Michael Laniado, a man suffering from a psychiatric crisis. The incident escalated into a four-hour standoff, ending with Laniado being shot multiple times by several officers, including Officer Frank. A lawsuit alleged that the officers lacked proper training in handling individuals with mental illnesses […]
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Officer Frank Corrente was implicated in a lawsuit filed by Officer John Lombardi, alleging that Corrente participated in a campaign of harassment and retaliation beginning in 1998. Lombardi claimed that Corrente, along with Chief McGrane, engaged in discriminatory practices, imposed unwarranted disciplinary actions, and contributed to a hostile work environment, resulting in Lombardi’s constructive termination […]
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Chief Ralph McGrane was accused in a lawsuit by Officer John Lombardi of orchestrating a campaign of harassment and retaliation starting in 1998. Lombardi alleged that McGrane initiated baseless internal investigations, imposed unwarranted disciplinary actions, and created a hostile work environment, leading to Lombardi’s constructive termination in October 2003. The lawsuit claimed violations of constitutional […]
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Sheriff Edward Rochford was named in a lawsuit filed by Officer John Lombardi, who alleged that Rochford failed to prevent a hostile work environment and condoned discriminatory practices. Lombardi claimed that from 1998 onwards, he faced retaliation for supporting fellow officers’ rights, including unwarranted disciplinary actions, harassment, and constructive termination in October 2003. The lawsuit […]