Major discipline · 2023[1]
Terminated- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- Under the influence on-duty:
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Richard Coppinger reported late for work on June 15, 2023, and entered the courthouse at 8:50 am appearing disheveled, unsteady, and unshaven while in uniform and carrying his service weapon. He was disarmed and given two Alcotests that yielded results of .22, and he admitted consuming 12 beers between 8pm and 2am. A drug screening returned a positive test for 11-Carboxy-THC. The Monmouth County Sheriffs Office terminated Coppinger.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
S/O Coppinger reported late for work on June 15, 2023. As he was observed entering the courthouse at 8:50 am while appearing disheveled, unsteady and unshaven. He was in uniform and carrying his issued service weapon. Shortly after and based upon responable suspicion, he was disarmed and subject to two Alcotests, which yielded test results of .22 respectively. During an interview he admitted to consuming 12 beers between 8pm and 2am. He was given a drug screening test consistent with reasonable suspicion rules. The results provided by the NJ State Toxicology Laboratory showed a positive test for 11-Carboxy-THC (the active ingredient in cannabis).