Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-16

Amboy VS.. Lester J. Underhill.
Mr.. Leo Goidberger for the city Of
Perth Ambcy.
Mr.. Undefhm appeared in person.
not represented by an attorney.
The Police Committee consisting OF
Messrs. Wilson. Reidy and Albert G.
Waters.
The charges were read to patrolman
and he was called 10 stand and duly
sworn, to tell the truth. etc.
He admitted his guilt. In response
to questions said he had been up on
charges about three years ago. in the
Majestic Theatre affair. He further
stated he had never taken out car
before, that the car was ditched COM
ing back from South Amboy; this hap
pened as he tried to get out of the
been drinking, was not d influ-
ence of liquor Had taken car out af-
ter three o'clock to go to South Amboy
did not get wife as she had gone, but
went to South to see ii she was there.
Was not in saloon that day between
hours of s n 8. After accident he
phoned to Holmes and Deegan to get
car to tow same and have 1t fixed.
Later reported to Police Headquar-
ters. but Chief Burke knew about it
before 1 got there. When 1 was APP
pointed l received a copy of police
annual containing rules and regula-
superintendent Burke was called
and sworn. Testified that a 445 of
July 4th. 1919. was notified thai car
was gone and was in a ditch at South
Amboy. THAI he needed the car be-
fore accident was reported, and had
to use large patrol wagon. Underhlll
ges once before. since then has been
good. Did not notice evidence OF
drinking. Appeared to speak all right
on the telephone.
a copy of manual of Police rules and
regulations.
There being no further testimony.
defendant was excused from further
attendance and to await action on re-
port Of committee to Board of Alder
REPORT OF TRIAL
To the Board of Aldermen
We herewith submit our report of
the evidence preferred against Pa
trolman Underhill. We find the said
Patrolman Underhill guilty of on July
bile outside the City limits. for his
own use, without the consent or knowl-
edge of his superior.
w. C. WILSON,
BENZ. A. REIDY,
A. G. WATERS,
Police Committee
Recommendation of Police Commit
tee or charges against Patrolman Un-
derhill.
This Committee has carefully con-
sidered the charges against SAT- pa
trolman. which we all must admit
were very beTtOuS. Inc idtL that tH0
car was taken out on July 4th. 1919,
the most important day of the year,
without the knowledge or consent of
anyone in charge. or his superiors;
makes 1t the more serious. The taxi
ing of this car was practically COM
hitting a crime. The patrolman has
confessed his guilt. We nave care
fully considered all matters. and con.
clude with our recommendations that
I He be fined SIS. and in addition
2. That he receive no pay from
time of his suspension to the time of
his reinstatement and report for duty.
3. That he pay all damages for the
towing of said car, and cost of repairs
to same.
4. That he be reinstated upon the
approval of this report.
The board will at once perceive that
the aggregate fine, time off and dam<
ages will amount in the neighborhood
OF 5000.
we further recommend that he be
removed as chauffeur for the police
automobile and that he be put back
on patrol duty.
We trust the Board will concur In
our recommendations