Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Burks failed to report and intervene in a shooting perpetrated by his associates, as revealed through a review of reports, video footage, and evidence. He was indicted on 17 criminal counts of criminal law, with related charges of neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, conduct in public and private, and conduct unbecoming a public employee. Newark PD sustained an indictable offense charge in 2023.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Burks faces charges related to Criminal Law, , Disobedience of Orders, Conduct in Public and Private, and a Public Employee. The allegations stem from Officer Burks' failure to report and intervene in a shooting perpetrated by his associates, as revealed through a review of reports, video footage, and evidence. Officer Burks was indicted on 17 criminal counts of Criminal Law.
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 1678. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩