Major discipline · 2024[1]
TerminatedSuspended 40 days- Rank as reported
- P.O.
- Sustained charge(s)
- Assault, Conduct, Criminal Acts, , General Causes, a Public Employee, .
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Jersey City PD sustained charges against Police Officer Tony D. Watkins in 2024, including assault, criminal acts, and conduct unbecoming a public employee. According to the record, on 04/08/24 Watkins was arrested for domestic violence and physically assaulted the victim, causing serious bodily injury. On 08/13/24 the Hudson County Superior Court issued a Final Restraining Order prohibiting him from possessing weapons, rendering him unable to perform the duties of a police officer. Watkins was terminated and was also suspended for 40 days; the record shows both sanctions.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 04/08/24, P.O. Tony D. Watkins #3433 was arrested for Domestic Violence. He physically assaulted the victim, causing serious bodily injury. On 08/13/24, the Hudson County Superior Court issued a Final Restraining Order prohibiting Watkins from possessing any and all firearms or other weapons, rendering Watkins unable to perform the duties and functions of a police officer.