In the case of Mazur v. Township of Marlboro, Officer Gonzalez was involved in an incident on February 17, 2010, where she responded to a domestic disturbance call. During the encounter, Officer Gonzalez punched the plaintiff, Ms. Mazur, resulting in serious injuries including a shattered left orbit that required surgery. The court found that there were genuine disputes of material fact regarding whether Officer Gonzalez’s use of force was excessive and whether she was entitled to qualified immunity. Additionally, the court noted that Officer Gonzalez had eleven previous internal affairs complaints within a five-year period, raising concerns about the adequacy of the department’s internal investigations and training protocols. The case highlighted potential systemic issues within the Marlboro Police Department, including a possible custom of tolerating excessive force and inadequate officer training.
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