Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Richard Piotrowski was suspended for 15 days by the Hamilton Township Police Department in Mercer County. On August 30, 2022, Stafford Township police responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 72 and Nautilus Drive involving Piotrowski, who was off duty in his personal vehicle. During the crash investigation, probable cause was found to charge Piotrowski with driving under the influence. Charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause were sustained.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On August 30, 2022 at Approximately 1459 hours, Stafford Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 72 and Nautilus Drive. Involved in the accident was Officer Richard Piotrowski Ill (off duty in his personal vehicle). During the motor vehicle crash investigation sufficient probable cause was found to charge Officer Piotrowski with driving under the influence.
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1752. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩