Major discipline · 2024[1]
Suspended 256 daysSeparated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- Ability to perform duties
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Matthew Sickler of the Mercer County Sheriffs Office received a 256-day suspension in 2024 and separated from the agency while an internal affairs case was pending. On 8/22/2022, Sickler was placed on modified un-armed duty after a simple assault charge in Bordentown, and on 2/27/2023 he was placed on unpaid suspension after an assault charge from Plumsted. While suspended he received additional charges including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. He resigned on 2/19/2024 while facing pending termination and was sentenced to 3 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 8/22/2022, Officer Matthew Sickler was placed on modified un-armed duty as a result of a simple assault charge in Bordentown, NJ. On 2/27/2023, Officer Sickler was placed on unpaid suspension as a result of an assault charge from the Plumsted Police Department. While on a 256 day suspension, Officer Sickler was issued a final restraining order against him and received the following additional charges: Burglary Aggravated Assault Possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose Possession of a weapon without a permit Endangering the welfare of a child Criminal Mischief Aggravated Assault Resisting Arrest/Eluding Possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose Simple Assault Aggravated Assault Violation of DV Order On 2/19/2024, Officer Sickler resigned while facing pending termination disciplinary action. He was ultimately sentenced to 3 years in New Jersey State Prison.