A West Milford police sergeant was taken into custody on Tuesday, accused of assaulting two patrons at a Greenwood Lake restaurant while he was off duty. Sergeant Thomas Connors, 39, was arrested without incident in Totowa. He now faces two counts of simple assault.
According to Daily Voice, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said Connors allegedly assaulted two patrons at Jessie's Country Kettle at about 12:30 a.m. on September 24. The restaurant sits on Greenwood Lake Turnpike. Connors lives in West Milford, the report notes.
The arrest came more than a month after the alleged incident, and the investigation is still ongoing. Details about what happened inside the restaurant, and whether either patron was hurt, have not been released.
What Connors Is Charged With
Connors was charged with two counts of simple assault, both of which are disorderly persons offenses. The report says each count carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.
New Jersey's assault statute, as published by the New Jersey Legislature, classifies simple assault as a disorderly persons offense unless it was committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent. Charges are allegations, and Connors has not been convicted of anything.
Job Status and How to Help
Whether Connors is still working as a West Milford police sergeant was not immediately clear. Prosecutors referred questions about his employment to the West Milford Police Department.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office at 1-877-370-PCPO.
