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In an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 1, the New Rochelle Police Department revealed one of their lieutenants has been suspended in connection with the allegations.
The events leading up to the suspension and subsequent investigation began on Tuesday, July 16, when the department received information alleging the lieutenant purposefully mishandled evidence during a drug investigation that led to an arrest.
The information came from a civilian complaint filed against the department by the defendant in the case, police said.
The department then began a preliminary investigation which ultimately led to them filing an official request on Monday, July 29, to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office to review footage from the lieutenant's body camera.
While the DA's Office and New Rochelle Police conduct their investigations, the lieutenant will remain suspended. The lieutenant's identity has not been made public.
In addition to these investigations into the incident, New Rochelle Police also requested that the DA's Office dismiss the charges against the defendant related to the incident, the department said.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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