Roberto Gonzalez

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

North Bergen Police Officer Roberto Gonzalez was immediately suspended on March 8, 2023, when he was charged with sexual assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2C(1), a second-degree crime, for conduct that occurred while off duty. The internal affairs investigation was sustained based on Gonzalez's statement during an interview with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The department moved for termination, but Gonzalez resigned on November 11, 2024, while termination was pending. Sustained charges included conduct unbecoming a public employee and a crime of moral turpitude.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

Police Officer Roberto Gonzalez was immediately suspended on March 8, 2023, when he charged with Sexual Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2C(1)) a crime of the second degree for behavior that occurred while off duty. Criminal case is still pending. The Internal Affairs investigation was sustained based on the officer's statement during an interview with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The department moved for termination, but Officer resigned on November 11, 2024, pending termination.

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

North Bergen Police Department suspended Officer Roberto Gonzalez in 2023 after he was charged with sexual assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2C(1), a second-degree crime, for conduct that occurred while off duty. The number of days suspended was not reported. The sustained charge was an indictable offense, and the record notes the criminal case was still pending.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

Police Officer Roberto Gonzalez was charged with Sexual Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2C(1)) a crime of the second degree for behavior that occurred while off duty. This case is still pending.