Major discipline · 2024[1]
Suspended 55 days- Rank as reported
- Patrolman
- Sustained charge(s)
- Conducting Unbecoming of a Public Employee,
- Other sanction
- Loss of time
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrolman Andrew DiDonato was suspended for 55 working days by the Lower Township Police Department in 2024 and lost time. While off-duty, DiDonato was involved in a single-car accident in Lower Township; the patrol division determined he was intoxicated and arrested him for driving under the influence, issuing multiple motor vehicle summonses. On July 9, 2024, he was found guilty of operating under the influence of liquor or drugs in North Wildwood Municipal Court. The sustained charge was conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Ptlm. DiDonato was involved in a single-car motor vehicle accident while off-duty in the Lower Township. During the accident investigation, the patrol division determined that Ptlm. DiDonato was intoxicated during the crash and was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and issued multiple motor vehicle summons. During this time Ptlm. DiDonato was assigned as a probationary officer to the Patrol Division during this incident. On 7-9-24 Ptlm. DiDonato was found Guilty of Operating Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs in North Wildwood Municipal Court. Discipline Imposed: Suspension for 55 (12/hr.) working days, beginning 4-23-24 and ending 8-10-24.