Max Mejia Sorto
1 Police Plaza
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Date of Offense
Date Not Provided
Offense(s)
None Provided
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No
# of Days Suspended: 8
Sustained Charge: Improper Search/BWR
Description: Ofc. Mejia Sorto and his partner conducted a search of a motor vehicle for ownership with the consent of the vehicle's driver. However, Mejia exceeded the scope of that search by searching areas where paperwork is not commonly kept. Furthermore, the search was conducted without the use of his body worn camera.
