2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Footage from the incident that was obtained by The Trentonian via public records request can be seen below. The former officer, Anthony Villanueva, was. So far no charges have been brought against Villanueva, who was cut loose by TPD last year. Ballarotto said his client cooperated with the feds and testified at an administrative law hearing. Villanueva and Inman knowingly made numerous misrepresentations, false statements and omissions in an effort to portray Victim 1 as the aggressor and an ongoing threat, the indictment says. Officer Drew Inman and former city Officer Anthony Villanueva entered their pleas Wednesday during their arraignments in federal court. Trenton attorney Robin Lord represents Washington, Singletary and a third man, Saalam Felton, in separate lawsuits. The arrest of Inman happened a day after the city introduced new police director Sheilah Coley. Newark, NJ 07102, Newark:973-645-2700 Incidents like these erode the publics confidence in law enforcement, and make policing harder for everyone whose job it is to keep our communities safe., Civil Rights violations are of great concern, particularly when the allegations involve a member of law enforcement, FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie said. / CBS Philadelphia. Enter the name of a police department or an officer: Press to expand search. It burns. . Villanueva faces additional charges for allegedly assaulting a prisoner who was in a holding cell. The man tells the officers, Stop hitting me in my face.". ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Swung his arm around his neck and brought him to the ground, he said. Ballarotto plans to hire a police expert to testify that the officer's physicality was within the law. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Villanueva is charged with two counts of obstruction, and Inman with one count of obstruction. 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cannon , Che' Anthony Berry 10/29/1996 2105 Foust St - Chattanooga, TN Cannon , Courtney Leighann 8/15/1991 3254 Plaza Cir - Chattanooga, TN Cannon , Ira 10/20/1996 . Inman, who was creeping from behind, tackled Washington to the ground as both officers repeatedly punched him while he screamed out in pain, Stop hitting me in the face, and youve got my hands, according to the indictment. But they will be back in court Wednesday morning where both men are expected to plead not guilty and go to trial later this year. Washington jumped into the canal and swam to the opposite bank, climbing up a steep, brush-lined embankment near a parking lot. TRENTON A Trenton police officer and a former colleague accused of assaulting a man during an arrest have pleaded not guilty to civil rights violations and obstruction of justice charges. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Trimboli & Prusinowski, LLC, attorneys for respondent City of Trenton . Singletary and Villanueva who at last word was being looked at by the feds over allegations of repeated use of excessive force got into it with each other in police lockup over a phone call. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. TRENTON City police officer Drew Inman was arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI as part of an investigation targeting former and current officers over allegations of use of excessive force. Citations Copy Citation. He didnt have a baton. The former officer and his attorney, George Dougherty, then went to the state courts Appellate Division, which on Thursday sided with the OAL judges 40-page decision. By The Newnan Times-Herald. They cannot resort to excessive force in performing their duties. He was a good cop and still is a good cop., In a statement, U.S. attorney Craig Carpenito said cops have a difficult and dangerous, job but must perform their duties while respecting the civil rights of the people they are policing. Villanueva has several other issues pending from his four years on the Trenton police force, which all occurred in 2017. Docket #: 1879852 Defendant: CHANDLER , ANTHONY Charge: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Arresting Officer: MORTON, STONEY #012, Complaint #: A 029285G 2022 Arrest Date: 7/3/2022 Presiding Judge: ABLES, LARRY Division: 3 Court Room: 3 CJUS8023 Hamilton County General Sessions Court - Criminal Division Trial Docket 3/1/2023 Page No: 3 ar_Master_Docket Ballarotto said his client is being unfairly vilified as a rogue cop, and he believes the ex-TPDer will get cleared. Trenton, NJ. Villanueva also faces three civil lawsuits from Washington, Singletary, and Salaam Felton. ANTHONY VILLANUEVA, CITY OF TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. They both face more than 30 years in prison if convicted on all counts. Anthony Villanueva leaves the federal courthouse in Trenton in this April 2019 file photo. The Trentonian reported on those dustups, both of which were caught on tape. Inman then charged at Washington and tackled him from behind, and joined Villanueva in repeatedly punching Washington in the face, according to the indictment against them. Villanueva filed 14 use-of-force reports in a two-year period, higher than the statewide average of 4.1 use-of-force reports per officer over a five-year period, according to NJ.coms reporting on statewide use-of-force records. Its a whole family of public servants in the city of Trenton, he said. Villanueva is charged with two counts of obstruction while Inman is charged with one count of obstruction in connection to the incident. Inman, sporting the shaved-head look, was still attired in his Trenton Police garb of a black polo shirt and cargo pants. Villanuevas attorney, Jerome Ballarotto, insists his client didnt punch the man however. Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Med. U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark, with the investigation leading to todays indictment. In the footage below, the officers are heard yelling at Washington. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. TPD officers were on the other side waiting for Washington, who immediately gave himself up and raised his hands in the air, the indictment says. Singletary, describing the horrible burning pain he experienced after getting maced, explained he asked to go to the hospital but was instead given water to flush out his eyes and throat. Im hopeful there will be more to come.. It was not immediately clear if that charge was dropped. However, the lawsuit painted Singletary as a blameless victim. Former Trenton police officer Anthony Villanueva, left, when he graduated from the police academy in a 2015 file photo, and Trenton police officer Drew Inman, right, at his graduation. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Stephen Varn, who is serving as acting police director while Lt. Chris Doyle is on vacation, confirmed Inmans arrest at TPD headquarters. Singletary was charged with assaulting Villanueva. On appeal from the New Jersey Civil Service . Villanueva, who was eventually fired by the city department and is fighting to get his job back, had been pulled off the streets and re-assigned to lockup following a separate altercation months before with Chanzie Washington. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Unpublished Opinions, New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Unpublished Opinions Decisions. To justify their actions against the victim, Inman and Villanueva prepared and submitted false and fraudulent reports, in which they attempted to portray the victim as the aggressor and an ongoing threat. Villanueva was fired last summer after repeated instances of excessive force, and three of his accuser have since filed suit against him and the department. All the gun-toting drug dealers in Trenton are all gonna be happy tonight that Anthonys no longer a police officer, Ballarotto said. The only way to eradicate the excessive abuse in the Trenton police department is by firing them all and starting all over again, she said. In his report, Villanueva claimed he told Singletary he needed to end the phone call and that, As I began to walk toward Singletary, he immediately began to tense up. Inman was arrested at the Trenton Police Station Tuesday morning and is now suspended. Thats what the video shows. Full title: IN THE MATTER OF ANTHONY VILLANUEVA, CITY OF TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. Quaree Singletary uses a bed mattress to shield himself from mace during a struggle in TPD lockup. The false records counts each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Singletary has said he was visited by fed who wanted to know more about the altercation with Villanueva. At no time during this encounter did the plaintiff harass, or threaten the defendants, nor engage in any conduct, which in any way justified the excessive force used by defendants.. NBC10 obtained body cam footage of the incident. He plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court. Villanueva arrested Felton in March 2017 following a foot pursuit following a reported shooting. Trenton Police Officer Drew Inman, 25, of Hamilton, New Jersey, and former Trenton Police Officer Anthony Villanueva, 25, of Ewing, New Jersey, are charged in a six-count indictment that was returned by a federal grand jury on April 18, 2019, and unsealed today. Trenton Police Officer Drew Inman, 25, of Hamilton, New Jersey, and former Trenton Police Officer Anthony Villanueva, 25, of Ewing, New Jersey, are charged in a six-count indictment that was handed up last Thursday by a federal grand jury and unsealed Tuesday. 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Jan. 28, 2021) From Casetext: Smarter Legal Research. I know its a small community, the judge told the defendants. Two Trenton officers involved in arresting Washington after a foot chase in April of 2017 are now facing federal charges. The Newnan Times-Herald. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Mark Kieffer Jr., was not charged in the indictment and not mentioned by name. It isn't entirely clear what is happening in the third video, which was shot from a distance. Body cam footage was released of two Trenton Police officers who are accused of assaulting a man while they were arresting him even though he complied with their demands. As I reached for the phone, Singletary smacked my hand out of the way.. He is also charged with additional civil rights and obstruction counts in connection to a separate incident in November 2017. |. The whole scuffle was caught on surveillance cameras and the footage was released to The Trentonian. The charges carry up to 10 and 20 years in prison, respectively, and a maximum $250,000 fine if the cops are convicted, the feds said. Villanueva maced Singletary while he was inside a cell after a dustup that started when, the cop claimed, Singletary refused to get off the phone. His father was a police officer. A six-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Trenton last week, unsealed Tuesday, charged Villanueva and Inman with deprivation of civil rights under color of law and falsifying police records. As I reached for the phone, Singletary smacked my hand out of the way.. The federal case against them was initially scheduled for trial in 2020, but has been repeatedly postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Villanueva stated he intended to charge Q.S. Date published: Jan 28, 2021. 3/6/2023 6352640 villanueva gonz george 3/6/2023 6522314 wilson steven 3/7/2023 6548196 carrillo carlos 3/7/2023 6523835 davis rodney . The incident was recorded on other officers body cams. Kieffer III, the son of Capt. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The false records counts each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Trenton Police Officer Drew Inman and ex-officer Anthony Villanueva are accused of assaulting a man who was complying with their demands. I feel that although [the arrests] are a positive step toward change, its too little too late, she said. Trenton Police department was aware of the the investigation and cooperated fully with federal authorities. He didnt have a taser, he said. Villanueva was assigned to TPD lockup after. Div. While Washington was complying, Villanueva punched him in the face. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- Two Trenton police officers are now in trouble with the law. 11 Powerful Images At The Womens March 2018, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its, Every Receipt Proving Candace Owens Is A Con Artist Who Is Following The Money, Celebrating The Black History Of Memorial Day, Never Forget: Obamas Tan Suit Media Firestorm Was 7 Years Ago Today. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Its inbred in the academy. Incidents like these erode the publics confidence in law enforcement, and make policing harder for everyone whose job it is to keep our communities safe., FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie called the cops actions a violation of trust., Civil rights violations are of great concern, particularly when the allegations involve a member of law enforcement, he said in a statement. Incidents like these erode the publics confidence in law enforcement, and make policing harder for everyone whose job it is to keep our communities safe., Civil Rights violations are of great concern, particularly when the allegations involve a member of law enforcement, FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie said. A locked padlock It aint no joke. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Chanzie Washington was pummeled by cops during an arrest in April 2017. She sounded indignant as she discussed her decades-long struggle to help clients who described being beaten up and abused by TPD officers. Villanueva grabbed a bottle of mace from the detention area. Villanueva appealed his firing to the states Office of Administrative Law (OAL), which in May 2019, following testimony against him from fellow officers, upheld the termination. Inman is still on restricted duty and Kieffer III is on the streets. Villanueva was fired by the police department, and is the subject of three excessive force lawsuits, according to The Trentonian. (Image via YouTube) TRENTON, NJ - Two Trenton police officers have been arrested by. Each man did not speak other than to acknowledge the judge when she advised them of their right to remain silent. In a rare interview with a former cop still facing criminal charges for alleged use of excessive force, NJ Advance Media spoke to Villanueva who said he stands by his actions and followed his. The video includes body cameras from three officers, but not from Villanueva or Inman. California residents do not sell my data request. Trenton Police Officer Drew Inman, 25, of Hamilton, New Jersey, and former Trenton Police Officer Anthony Villanueva, 25, of Ewing, New Jersey, are charged in a six-count indictment that was returned by a federal grand jury on April 18, 2019, and unsealed today. A Trenton police officer and his former colleague have pleaded not guilty to federal charges they violated a man's civil rights during a violent traffic stop. Sitting next to their attorneys, they remained quiet as U.S. assistant attorney Joseph Gribko briefly recapped the case against them. "In this situation, he did not elect to draw his weapon, it stayed in the holster and he brought the guy down to the ground and handcuffed him," Ballarotto said. In the second incident, Villanueva is charged with depriving a man of his civil rights and obstruction of justice. Man In Easter Bunny Suit Involved In Florida Brawl Wanted In New Jersey For Car Burglaries. An anonymous cop from the department toldTrentonian that the police department is painting Anthony as the villain., Villanueva has hired an attorney who said,Ive already made plans to defend him on these charges, but theres no sense putting on my battle gear before the battle starts. Lock The video appeared to show Singletary slapping Villanuevas hand away from the phone. Trenton, GA Cureton , Phillip Lebron 2/15/1977 9846 W Ridge Trail Rd - Soddy Daisy, TN Curington , Jessica Lee 9/28/1979 The three civil suits, which name Villanueva, police officials and the city, are all pending, according to attorney Robin Lord who filed them with Clifford Bidlingmaier. Villanueva and Inman, their hands shackled in front of them, appeared Tuesday afternoon before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Villanueva described it this way in a report after he said he told Singletary he needed to end the phone call: As I began to walk toward Singletary, he immediately began to tense up. He is fighting to get his job back. The charges against both men stem from an April 2017 traffic stop in Trenton. According toTrentonian,the Trenton Police Department is setting up the Hispanic cop, Officer Anthony Villanueva, as the sole fall guy and Villanueva was placed on restricted duty within a week, but Inman remained on the streets for more than a month before being placed on restriction. As of last month,Villanueva was suspended without pay. The gun-toting drug dealers in Trenton are probably throwing a party tonight since he was taken off the street. Without issuing any warning or command, defendant Villanueva moved swiftly towards victim 1 and punched victim 1 in the face, the indictment states. 970 Broad Street, 7th Floor A Trenton police officer and a former colleague accused of assaulting a man they were arresting have pleaded not guilty to civil rights and obstruction of justice counts. The man was eventually surrounded by the officers and complied when he was ordered to put his hands in the air, officials said. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Hearing Impaired: 973-645-6227 I never want to be maced again in my life, Singletary previously told this newspaper. Sounds likeVillanueva was under the misconception that police solidarity may is the same if you are a person of color. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On April 9, 2017, a Trenton man involved in a routine traffic stop fled in his vehicle and then on foot and was pursued by Trenton police officers. Singletary and his attorneys may be banking on power in numbers. FAX: 856-968-4917 On November 28, 2017, Villanueva was on duty at the Trenton Police Department Detention Center. The man was eventually surrounded by Trenton police officers and complied when he was ordered to put his hands in the air. Villanueva was fired by Trenton police last summer for an alleged pattern of excessive force. All Rights Reserved. According to Trentonian , the Trenton Police Department is setting up the Hispanic cop, Officer Anthony Villanueva, "as the sole fall guy" and "Villanueva was placed on restricted duty. The violation of civil rights counts each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Suicide Note Revealed After Shocking Death, Indicted! Inman, who is the son of Hamilton cop Daniel Inman, was later caught on bodycam bragging about the vicious assault saying that he beat the sh** out of Washington, then another officer pointed to his bodycam to cut him off. The indictment also recounted Villanuevas Nov. 28, 2017 encounter with Quaree Singletary inside TPD headquarters. He only had three things. The maximum fine for each of the charges is $250,000. Villanueva wore all black, his lean frame topped by a mop of curly jet black hair. Villanuevas lawyer said the only people who should be happy about the charges are gang members, gun carriers, and drug sellers. Former officer Anthony Villanueva and current officer Drew Inman appeared in federal court Tuesday afternoon. There are 400+ professionals named "Anthony Villanueva", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. To justify their actions, authorities said Inman and Villanueva prepared false and fraudulent reports in which they portrayed Washington as the aggressor and an ongoing threat. They also took Officer Inman into custody at Trenton police headquarters. The public has an absolute right to trust that law enforcement will protect those they serve and keep them safe. Both defendants are charged with one count aiding and abetting one another to deprive a man of his civil rights. Villanueva filed 14 use-of-force reports in a two-year period, higher than the statewide average of 4.1 use-of-force reports per officer over a five-year period, according to NJ.coms reporting on statewide use-of-force records. On Nov. 28, 2017, Villanueva, who had been assigned to work in the holding cell area of Trenton Police Headquarters, sprayed Oleoresin Capsicum (commonly referred to a pepper spray) on a prisoner who was confined in a holding cell. Jerome Ballarotto, Villanuevas attorney, confirmed the FBI went to his clients house in Ewing around 6 a.m. and arrested him at gunpoint, terrorizing his wife and children. Officer Anthony Villanueva sprays Quaree Singletary with mace during a lengthy struggle in TPD lockup. The counts against both officers stem from a traffic stop on April 9, 2017, in Trenton. 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