Major discipline · 2024[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Patrolman
- Sustained charge(s)
- Domestic Violence Simple Assault
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrolman Christian Palzer of the Ocean City Police Department was arrested for assaulting the victim during a domestic violence incident, and probable cause was found for a simple assault complaint. A temporary restraining order was granted and dropped by the victim a few days later. Palzer was found guilty at trial in Somers Point Municipal Court, and the case was under appeal. He was a probationary officer, and the department was moving for termination when he resigned effective 4/1/2024. The complaint was sustained.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
The investigation revealed that Christian Palzer was arrested for assaulting the victim during a domestic violence incident. Probable cause was found for the issuance of a criminal complaint for simple assault. The victim also applied for and was granted a temporary restraining order. The TRO was dropped by the victim a few days later. A trial was held for the simple assault charge in Somers Point Municipal Court and Christian Palzer was found guilty by the Judge. The case is under appeal. When this incident occurred, Christian Palzer was a probationary officer. The Ocean City Police Department was moving for termination due to the guilty verdict and the incident occurring while under probation. Prior to the conclusion of the Internal Affairs investigation, Christian Palzer resigned effective 4/1/2024. The only conclusion to make is that this complaint is sustained and closed.