##  [Brady Offense No. 1724526625 - 669985850](/brady-offense-no-1724526625-669985850) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/juan-%20batista)Juan Batista

 









 

 



 

 

**[Elizabeth Police Department](/new-jersey/elizabeth-police-department)**

1 Police Plaza

Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201

[(908) 558-2000](tel:%28908%29558-2000)



[https://www.elizabe…](https://www.elizabethnj.org/627/4768/Elizabeth-Police-Department)





 

 



 

 

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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, or separated while case was pending: No  
  
\# of Days Suspended: 8  
  
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty  
  
Description: Ofc. Batista and his partner responded to a call for a minor motor vehicle accident. However, the 17 y/o driver and 16 y/o passenger appeared to be suffering from a medical emergency and Batista failed to check on their well-being or summon emergency medical services. Instead, he allowed another passenger to operate the motor vehicle and drive away.