##  [Brady Offense No. 1724346930 - 162991125](/brady-offense-no-1724346930-162991125) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/richard-%20pacelli)Richard Pacelli

 









 

 



 

 

**[Newark Police Division](/new-jersey/newark-police-division)**

480 Clinton Avenue

Newark, New Jersey 07108

[(973) 733-6000](tel:%28973%29733-6000)



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## Date of Offense

Date Not Provided





 

 



 

 

## Offense(s)

None Provided





 

 



 

 

 





## Official Statement

Terminated: No  
  
Demoted: No  
  
Suspended: Yes  
  
Other Sanction:  
  
Resigned, retired, transferred, orseparated while case was pending:  
  
\# of Days Suspended: 15  
  
Sustained Charge: Disobedience of Orders

Description: Officer Pacelli mistakenly removed a civilian from a car suspecting it was stolen, only to later discover that the vehicle was notstolen. Subsequently, the officer engaged in a pursuit of a motor vehicle solely for traffic violations, which breached the NPD pursuit policy.