Lieutenant Kevin T. Matthew of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was arrested for allegedly stealing narcotics, including cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, from the evidence room. The 50-count indictment revealed his involvement in large bank deposits totaling around $600,000, which were not traceable to his police salary, raising serious alarms about corruption. His actions, which occurred between January 2019 and November 2023, are seen as a significant betrayal of public trust and safety, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
The alleged misconduct by the defendant represents a stunning, tremendous disservice to the public. This case highlights the corrosive effects that corruption can have on public safety and trust.
Instead of making Bergen County safer, the indictment alleges the defendant repeatedly withdrew from the evidence vault large amounts of dangerous drugs that had already been seized by law enforcement.
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