Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Sergeant Ruben Rodriguez of the Union City Police Department was suspended for 123 days for neglect of duty. On August 8, 2024, Rodriguez was involved in an arrest during which he reported that the arrestee had assaulted him. A subsequent investigation determined that the information Rodriguez put in the official report was false.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On August 8,2024, Sgt. Rodriguez was involved in executing an arrest, during which time he reported that the arrestee assaulted him. Upon further investigation, it was determined the information Sgt. Rodriguez put in the official report was false.
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 407. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩