Hackensack officer who sued city, county charged in beating, cover-up

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli this afternoon confirmed a CLIFFVIEW PILOT report that his investigators earlier today charged Hackensack Police Officer Anthony Ferraioli with beating up an arrestee and then covering it up.

Jerry DeMarco

08/03/2011 9:18 p.m.

Anthony Ferraioli

Ferraioli, 47, of Paramus, is charged with official misconduct, aggravated assault and falsifying police records, the prosecutor confirmed.

“The investigation is continuing,” Molinelli said, “and further charges against others are expected.”

The incident happened on June 7, when Ferraioli and other unidentified officers went to the home of Andrew Milberg, the prosecutor said. During the arrest, Ferraioli bashed Milberg in the head, sending him to the hospital with an ear injury later that night, he said.

Ferraioli then “filed a police report containing false information,” Molinelli said.

THE ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE: A Hackensack police officer who is suing city and county law enforcement was charged today with retaliating against a man who got into a bar fight with a fellow city officer: Officer Anthony Ferraioli is expected to be suspended without pay, a source with direct knowledge of the investigation said. CLICK HERE….

Ferraioli surrendered at the prosecutor’s office this afternoon with his attorney and was released without bail, pending an appearance in Central Municipal Court Monday afternoon on charges of official misconduct, aggravated assault, falsifying records, Molinelli said.

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