Florham Park Police Officer Accused of Choking Woman Until She Blacked Out

A Florham Park police officer is facing serious charges after a woman told investigators he followed her to her Roseland apartment and choked her until she blacked out.

Gregory M. Dietz, 34, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault, stalking, harassment and criminal trespassing following the alleged July 5 incident, according to court records reported by NJ Advance Media and Daily Voice.

The woman told investigators she had made it clear she no longer wanted contact with Dietz and blocked him on her phone, Instagram and email.

But according to the allegations, Dietz later showed up at her apartment building and got inside despite not having an access card.

She told investigators Dietz came to her apartment, tried to kiss her and then slapped her across the face. She alleges he then put both hands around her neck and squeezed until she lost consciousness.

The incident wasn’t immediately reported to police. Authorities became involved after another encounter between the two later that month.

A warrant for Dietz was issued July 19, according to court records cited by Daily Voice. He was arrested the following morning and taken to the Essex County jail.

He was released four days later after a judge denied a request from prosecutors to keep him jailed while the case moved forward.

Daily Voice reported that Dietz was still listed on the Florham Park Police Department’s roster and that the department had been contacted about his current employment and disciplinary status.

Dietz has not been convicted, and the accusations against him have not been proven in court.

Sources: NJ Advance Media / NJ.com, Daily Voice, court records