Major discipline · 2024[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Chief
- Sustained charge(s)
- Bradley Beach Rule III.L.6 - Untruthfulness
- Other sanction
- Monetary fine or loss of pay
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Chief Leonard Guida was the target of an Internal Affairs investigation conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, which sustained multiple charges. The untruthfulness charge stemmed from Guida lying about his level of intoxication when he inserted himself into an active DWI investigation. His presence led to a physical altercation with a road sergeant who tried to remove him from the scene because he was hindering the investigation. The Bradley Beach Police Department reported a monetary fine or loss of pay.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Guida was the target of an Internal Affairs investigation conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. They sustained multiple charges against Guida, including an untruthfulness charge which stemmed from Guida lying about his level of intoxication when he inserted himself into an active D.W.I. investigation. Guida's presence led to a physical altercation with a road sergeant who attempted to remove him from the scene as his presence was hindering the investigation.