Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Shakeema Wilson was terminated by the Hillside Police Department. On July 20, 2020, anonymous letters sent to the department reported that Wilson had taken funds from the PBA. After a criminal investigation, Wilson was charged with theft by unlawful taking. She was admitted into the pretrial intervention program, which resulted in the forfeiture of her public employment. A theft charge was sustained.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On July 20th, 2020 anonymous letters were sent to the Hillside Police Department alleging Officer Wilson took funds from the PBA. Following a criminal investigation Officer Wilson was charged with theft by unlawful taking. She was admitted into the PTI program resulting in forfeiture of her 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 2388. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩