Major discipline · 2024[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Sergeant
- Sustained charge(s)
- Untruthfullness; Negelct of Duty; Insubordiation
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Sergeant Timothy Pearson resigned from the Lumberton Township Police Department in 2024 before the final disposition of an internal affairs investigation. According to the department, Pearson falsified break times to engage in loafing, failed to supervise subordinates, failed to respond to calls for service, and failed to activate a body-worn camera, and he was untruthful to investigators. The investigation sustained four counts of neglect of duty, one count of insubordination, and one count of untruthfulness. His discipline was demotion to patrolman and a 30-day suspension, not served because of his resignation.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Sgt. Pearson falsified break times while on duty to engage in loafing, failed to supervise subordinates while on duty, failed to respond to calls for service and failed to activate a BWC as per policy. Sgt. Pearson was untruthful to Internal Affairs investigators during an interview for and . Sgt. Pearson resigned from his position at the Lumberton Township Police Department before the final disposition of the investigation. The Internal Affairs investigation sustained 4 counts of , 1 count of and 1 count of Untruthfulness. Sgt. Pearson’s discipline is demotion in rank to Patrolman and a suspension of 30 days which was not served due to his untimely resignation.