Off-Duty NJ Police Sergeant Accused of Punching Two Men at Local Bar
What happened
What remains unclear
- Investigators say neither man appeared to provoke the attack.
- Authorities have not confirmed his current employment status with the West Milford Police Department.
- The investigation remains ongoing.
A West Milford police sergeant is facing assault charges after allegedly punching two men at a local bar while off duty.
Thomas Connors, 39, was arrested on October 27, more than a month after the September 24 incident at Jessie’s Country Kettle in West Milford, Passaic County.
According to court documents, surveillance footage shows Connors punching one patron in the face, knocking him to the floor, before turning and allegedly punching a second man. Investigators say neither man appeared to provoke the attack.
Connors was charged with two counts of simple assault. Each charge carries a potential sentence of up to six months in jail if convicted.
Authorities have not confirmed his current employment status with the West Milford Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
Connors is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
📸 Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office
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