Judge says 'No' to Sullivan Re-instatement Request

NEW CITY, NY — A federal judge has denied suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan's request to be reinstated during disciplinary proceedings against him, according to The Journal News.

Meanwhile, the town has expanded its investigation into Sullivan — who was suspended with pay — and Sgt. Stephen Cole-Hatchard, who has now resigned for the purpose of retirement, TJN reported.

The Journal News also reported that town officials allege Cole-Hatchard tampered with his department computer's hard drive.

Clarkstown Town Attorney Lino Sciarretta told TJN reporter Steve Lieberman that removing the hard drive from his computer suggests that material contained on it may have been deleted.

Read the entire article on lohud.com.

Cole-Hatchard has sued the town for having him reassigned. He said that town Supervisor George Hoehmann was upset about the Strategic Intelligence Unit's investigation into contributions to his campaign from a fired police officer.

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PHOTO: Michael Sullivan/ Clarkstown Police Department