Major discipline · 2025[1]
Suspended 180 daysSeparated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Chief
- Sustained charge(s)
- Disorderly Conduct, a Public Employee, Action Off Duty, Alcoholic Beverages, Obedience to Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Written Directives, Truthfulness.
- Other sanction
- Monetary fine or loss of pay
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Chief Pedro Casiano of the Vineland Police Department was suspended for 180 days and separated while an internal affairs matter was pending. On October 13, 2024, Casiano was arrested and charged with domestic simple assault after the victim showed physical signs of injury. On February 4, 2025, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct. Casiano was then administratively charged and resigned as part of a settlement agreement in May 2025. He also received a monetary fine or loss of pay.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 10-13-2024, Chief P. Casiano was arrested and charged with domestic simple assault due to the victim showing physical signs of injury. On 2-4-2025, Chief P. Casiano pled guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct. Chief P. Casiano was then administratively charged and ultimately resigned from employment as part of a settlement agreement in May 2025.