Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: On January 8, 2023, Ptl. Petner was untruthful to supervisors in reference to reporting for scheduled jury duty. Internal Affairs investigation was opened against Ptl. Petner. Ptl. Petner was charged with Insubordination and All Other Conduct. Petner refused to attend an Internal Affairs interview which was scheduled numerous times at the request of his counsel. Ptl. Petner resigned from the Lumberton Township Police Department before the final disposition of the investigation. The Internal Affairs investigation sustained 2 counts of Insubordination. Ptl. Petner’s discipline is 30 days (360 hours) which was not served due to his untimely resignation.
