Major discipline · 2025[1]
TerminatedSeparated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- (1) (a) -Actions Involving Criminal matters. Immediate suspension is necessary to maintain the safety, health, order and effective direction of public services. (2) (a)(12)- .
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The East Orange Police Department terminated Officer Devin Higgs, who separated while an internal affairs matter was pending. On December 17, 2018, Higgs was indicted on multiple criminal charges stemming from an off-duty incident that occurred on February 15, 2018. The sustained charges cited actions involving criminal matters and other sufficient cause.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On December 17, 2018, Officer Devin L. Higgs was indicted on multiple criminal charges, stemming from an off duty incident which occurred on February 15, 2018. 001 2C:24-4a(2) Second degree 002 2C:24-4a(2) Second degree 003 2C:24-4a(2) Second degree 004 2C:24-4a(2) Second degree 005 2C:12-1a(1) Disorderly person 006 2C:12-1b(1) Second degree 007 2C:12-1b(1) Second degree 010 2C:29-3b(3) Second degree 011 2C:30-2b Second degree