In 2022, Sergeant Cheff was convicted of conspiracy to violate civil rights and filing a false police report. He supervised officers who conducted illegal stops and searches, stole cash, and submitted false reports. Cheff approved these reports and received a portion of the stolen money. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/paterson-police-sergeant-convicted-conspiracy-violate-civil-rights-and-filing-false?utm_source=openai))