Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
In 2022, the Aberdeen Township Police Department reported that Patrolman Philip pleaded guilty to two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, fourth degree, in violation of 2C:28-6. During a drug test, he damaged vials of his own urine so that they would not be accepted by the NJ State Toxicology Laboratory for testing to determine illegal drug use. Philip was terminated, and by his guilty plea he forfeited his public employment.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Patrolman Philip Santiago entered a plea of Guilty to two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, fourth degree, in violation of 2C:28-6 . During a drug test, the officer tampered with vials of his own urine by damaging the vials so that they would not be accepted by the NJ State Toxicology Laboratory for testing to determine illegal drug use. By his guilty plea, Patrolman Santiago forfeited his public employment.
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 2252. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩