A New Jersey Police Chief faces shocking allegations of assault, harassment and misconduct outlined in complaints from five officers.
North Bergen Police Chief Roberty Farley allegedly engaged in a series of disturbing behaviors, including defecating in wastebaskets, exposing himself to staff, spiking office coffee with Viagra and Adderall, and smearing body fluids on colleagues' belongings. One officer even claims Farley chased him around his office before jabbing him in the penis with a hypodermic needle, nj.com reported.
The officers allege a pattern of retaliation and intimidation, with Farley targeting those who spoke out against him. One officer, Lt. Alex Guzman, claims the chief mailed sex toys and gay pride flags to his home, which were seen by his wife and children. Another officer, Rasheed Siyam, alleges he was subjected to racist slurs, called "terrorist" and "camel jockey," after he cooperated with an internal investigation.
"The chief creates a hostile work environment," special captain Michael F. Derin wrote. "The chief would shave his body hair on people's property, their persons, and their food."
"Chief Farley has, on several occasions, pulled his pants down and defecated on the floor in front of his entire office staff," Lt. Guzman wrote. According to court documents, the lieutenant has been seeing a therapist after suffering "severe emotional distress" he attributes to the alleged harassment.
Other claims include Farley setting off firecrackers under officers' chairs, clogging toilets on purpose, and using hot sauce in the microwave to create an office-wide chemical attack that required a fire department response.
"I've never seen anything like this in my life," said Patrick Toscano, the attorney representing the officers.
Farley, who earns over $228,000 annually, was appointed to chief in February 2024—following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who also served as deputy chiefs. The township has denied the allegations against Farley, with officials calling them "false and outrageous."
The complaints have been referred to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office for review, with some officers saying the state Attorney General's Office is already investigating.
Originally published on Latin Times
