Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrolman David Stattel of the Marlboro Township Police Department was terminated in 2023 on a sustained charge of conduct unbecoming. During an independent investigation in a separate jurisdiction, a text message thread involving Stattel was uncovered that included racially biased language. He was terminated for violating Marlboro Township Policy PAD087, the Code of Ethics, and Rule and Regulation 3.0, which requires high ethical standards both on and off duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
During an independent investigation conducted in a separate jurisdiction, a text message thread involving Officer David Stattel was uncovered. The content of this thread included racially biased language. As a result of this violation, Officer Stattel was terminated for violating Marlboro Township Policy PAD087 - Code of Ethics, as well as Rule and Regulation 3.0, which mandates high ethical standards both on and off duty.
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1804. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩