Major discipline · 2024[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Police Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- Positive Drug Test for Illegal Substance
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Police Officer Mark Yutko tested positive for an illegal substance in January 2024 during the Long Branch Police Department's random drug testing program. Through disciplinary procedures, Yutko and the department negotiated a settlement agreement that allowed him to resign in lieu of termination. He was reported to the Central Drug Registry as required by state and department policies. The department reported that he separated while an internal affairs matter was pending.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
In January 2024, Officer Mark Yutko tested positive for the use of an illegal substance during the implementation of the Department's Random Drug Testing Program. As a result of disciplinary procedures, Officer Mark Yutko and the Department negotiated a settlement agreement that allowed Officer Mark Yutko to resign from his position in lieu of termination. Officer Mark Yutko was reported to the Central Drug Registry, as required by state and department policies.