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LEODPATA Hearings

Rhode Island LEODPATA (Law Enforcement Officer Disciplinary and Post-Termination Actions) Hearings

 

TOWN OF WESTERLY / CIECIORKA

Employing Agency: Town of Westerly
Name of Officer: Patrol Officer Timothy Cieciorka
Allegations of Misconduct: Charged with violating department regulations concerning: use of force; reporting incidents; unsatisfactory performance
Status: Pending deliberation and decision

 

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN / DOLOCK

Employing Agency: Town of South Kingstown
Name of Officer: Lieutenant Bethany Dolock
Allegations of Misconduct: Charged with violating department regulations concerning: work schedule; uniform; superior's directive; duties in Community Resource Division, and while responsible for extra duty detail assignments; actions taken as prosecution officer
Status: Charges withdrawn by the Town of South Kingstown

 

TOWN OF TIVERTON / RAPOZA

Employing Agency: Town of Tiverton
Name of Officer: School Resource Officer Jacob Rapoza
Allegations of Misconduct: Charged with violating department regulations concerning: use of social media; use of school facilities and equipment; use of patrol vehicle; engaging in third-party relationship; conduct during disciplinary investigation; use of Taser; maintenance of weapon and ammunition; criminal charges; witness intimidation; reporting misconduct of other officers; handling seized material
Status: Decision issued 11/13/25

 

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN / KRAJEWSKI

Employing Agency: Town of South Kingstown
Name of Officer:  Lieutenant James Krajewski
Allegations of Misconduct: Charged with violating department regulations concerning: actions taken as prosecution officer; conduct during disciplinary investigation
Status: Charges withdrawn by the Town of South Kingstown

 

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS /TOCZKO

LEODPATA CASE# 2026-1

Date of report: May 26, 2026

Status: Pending

Employing Agency: City of Central Falls

Name of Officer: Officer Timothy Toczko

Allegations of misconduct/charges:

  1. Violating department use-of-force policy
  2. Violating department conducted energy weapons policy
  3. Violating department de-escalation and custodial policies
  4. Violating department reporting and truthfulness policies
  5. Violating department ethical and professional conduct policies
  6. Violating department rules regarding knowledge of police directives
  7. Unsatisfactory performance