AB Fontanez
1 Police Plaza
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Date of Offense
Date Not Provided
Offense(s)
None Provided
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Charged w/indictable crime
Description: Ofc. Fontanez was charged with indictable crimes under New Jersey Criminal Code,
specifically, 2C:24‐4A(2) Endangering Welfare of a Child, 2C:29‐3B(4) Hindering Apprehension, 2C:28‐ 4B(1) False Reports to Law Enforcement, 2C:33‐17A Availability of Alcoholic Beverages to Minors. The complaint alleges that Fontanez served alcoholic beverages to minors, failed to summon medical attention for a minor who was unconscious, hindered his own apprehension by making false statements to law enforcement, and made alcoholic beverages available to minors.
