What to Know
- A veteran NJ cop allegedly gave info about police activity to help people he knew avoid arrest and had sex with a woman while on duty
- Monroe Township police Sgt. Jody Collins also allegedly paid drug debts to a known drug dealer
- He turned himself in on Friday and has been suspended without pay from the Monroe force, where he has served since 1998
A longtime New Jersey cop passed along information about police activity to help people he knew avoid arrest and also had sex with a woman while on duty instead of arresting her for outstanding warrants, prosecutors say.
Monroe Township police Sgt. Jody Collins also allegedly paid drug debts to a known drug dealer.
Gloucester County prosecutors say the 41-year-old Collins is charged with official misconduct, pattern of misconduct and computer crimes. He turned himself in on Friday and has been suspended without pay from the Monroe force, where he has served since 1998.
Collins had been placed on paid leave when the investigation began in April. It wasn't known Tuesday if he has retained an attorney.
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