Major discipline · 2022[1]
Terminated- Rank as reported
- Patrolman
- Sustained charge(s)
- Theft by Unlawful Taking
- Separated while IA pending
- not applicable (collected 2023 and later)
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Lower Township Police Department terminated Patrolman Eric Campbell in 2022. Campbell was charged on October 26, 2021 with theft by unlawful taking of movable property, a bicycle valued at $400.00, a fourth-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2b(3). Following an investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, Campbell entered a Pretrial Intervention program requiring 6 months of supervision, random drug screens, lifetime forfeiture of Cape May County public employment, and acceptance of termination. He was ordered to pay $125.00.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 10-26-21 PTL Eric Campbell was charged with theft by the unlawful taking of moveable property, specifically a bicycle valued at $400.00. This being a crime of the fourth degree. In violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2b(3). The theft allegedly occurred on 10-8-21, at approximately 2220 hours. The Cape May County Prosecutors Office investigated the criminality alleged in this case. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 we received a Pretrial Intervention Order of Postponement executed by all parties on March 28, 2022, including JSC, Christine Smith for theft by unlawful taking, 4th degree. As part of the special conditions of PTI Supervision, the following was agreed to: 6 month PTI Supervision, Random Drug Screens, forfeiture of all Cape May County Public Employment for life, and acceptance of termination from the Lower Township Police Department. $125.00 was also imposed as a financial obligation.