Roselle police chief should be fired over use of anti-gay slur, judges say

The court ordered Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams be fired, reversing an administrative ruling that suspended him for 30 days.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 522

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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New Jersey’s Appellate Division on Friday reinstated the firing of a Roselle police chief accused of using a homophobic slur in front of an openly gay officer and in reference to other police officers.

The court’s non-precedential decision reinstates the borough’s termination of Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams after the New Jersey Civil Service Commission in April tamped down his punishment to a 30-day suspension.

“In his actions, Williams discredited …

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