Major discipline · 2025[1]
Terminated- Rank as reported
- SLEO II
- Sustained charge(s)
- Truthfulness, , Performance of Duty, Reporting/Absence from Duty
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
SLEO II Erwin Lopez-Gutierrez was terminated by the Asbury Park Police Department in 2025. He was a no call, no show for scheduled shifts and told supervisors he had missed work due to an emergency medical procedure. The investigation found that Lopez-Gutierrez lied about the reason and produced an altered medical document. Sustained charges included Truthfulness, Neglect of Duty, Performance of Duty, and Reporting/Absence from Duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
SLEO II Lopez-Gutierrez was a no call/no show for scheduled shifts and later advised supervisors he did not show up or call due to an emergency medical procedure. Investigation revealed SLEO II Lopez-Gutierrez lied about the reason he missed work and produced an altered medical document. Numerous violations were sustained to include Truthfulness, Neglect/Performance of Duty and Absence/Reporting for Duty . SLEO II Lopez-Gutierrez was terminated as a result of the investigation.