Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Class III Officer Samuel McDonough was terminated by the West Windsor Township Police Department in 2024. McDonough was assigned to West Windsor High School South when female employees of the school lodged a complaint that he had made inappropriate sexual comments while on duty. The comments were overheard by multiple witnesses, including another Class III officer. Investigation and interviews sustained the allegation, and McDonough was terminated from his position without appeal.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Class III Officer McDonough was assigned to West Windsor High School South.when a complaint was lodged by female employees of the school that Officer McDonough had made inappropriate sexual comments while on duty. The comments were overheard by mutliple witnesses to include another Class III officer. Subsequent investigation and interviews sustained the allegation and Officer McDonough was terminated from his position without appeal.
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 1165. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩