Theft Charges for Cop Who Spent 130 Hours at Home During Shifts, N.J. Prosecutors Say

Theft charges for cop who spent 130 hours at home during shifts, N.J. prosecutors say

A North Bergen police officer was arrested Monday on theft charges after investigators said he remained at home while he was supposed to be on duty.Rasheed Siyam, 27, is charged with theft by deception as a third-degree crime. He was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and released pending a Sept. 29 court appearance, authorities said.

N.J. cop charged after staying home for 130 hours while he was supposed to be on duty, prosecutor says

Rasheed Siyam, 27, is charged with theft by deception

Prosecutor: North Bergen cop spent over 130 hours at home while on duty - Hudson County View

A North Bergen police officer spent over 130 hours hanging out at home while he was getting paid to be on duty between November 2024 and May 2025, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced. By John Heinis/Hudson County View Rasheed Siyam, 27, is charged with theft by deception (false impression), a third-degree crime, Mello […] The post Prosecutor: North Bergen cop spent over 130 hours at home while on duty appeared first on Hudson C…

North Bergen Officer Accused of Spending On-Duty Hours at Home

A North Bergen police officer is facing a theft charge after investigators found he spent more than 130 hours at home while on duty. Rasheed Siyam, 27, was arrested on Monday, September 15, 2025, by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit. He was released and is expected to appear in court on Monday, September 29. According to Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, the investigation found that between November 2024 and …