That's corruption.". Prison officials found oxycodone a controlled substance prescribed for pain management in former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burkes cell at the low-security federal lockup in Allenwood, Pa., sources told Newsday. With time served, he'll spend 35 months behind bars. You told me no one would believe me," Loeb added. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. A scandal sent a Long Island police chief to prison. Now it's brought In a letter to a judge this week, prosecutors said "high-ranking officials'' from other county agencies helped Burke silence potential whistleblowers after he pummeled a heroin addict who had broken into his SUV and taken his gun belt, ammunition, a box of cigars and a bag containing sex toys and pornography. James Burke, left, former chief of the Suffolk County Police Department, is taken into custody by FBI agents outside his home in Smithtown on Dec. 9, 2015. Credit: James Carbone By Robert E . In a 2013 court hearing, Mr. Loeb testified that when he asked for a lawyer, one detective told him, This isnt Law & Order; youre not going to get an attorney.. The man whose 2012 beating by Suffolk police led to prison terms for ex-Chief of Department James Burke and former District Attorney Thomas Spota alleges in a federal lawsuit that he was physically beat, terrorized and threatened by officers during a 2019 arrest. Stacey Sager reports on the sentencing from Central Islip. In what has been called an "unusual move," he was then criminally prosecuted by Spota and McPartland. Spokespeoplefor Suffolk police and the county declined to comment, saying they could not discuss pending litigation. During this arrest the defendants physically beat, terrorized and threatened Christopher Loeb and during this arrest the defendants encouraged, directed and/or permitted a Suffok County police dog named 'Brick'to attack the plaintiff and as result of this attack by 'Brick,'the plaintiff suffered substantial pain and serious physical injury," the lawsuit states. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. 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"And somebody has to say, 'obviously we're not doing that,' right?" The bodies of eight women, a man and a toddler have been found on or near Gilgo Beach since 1996. Mr. Burke, the former police chief, once asked to install a surveillance device on another police officials car because, according to the government, he disliked her and wanted to see whether he could dig up dirt that could be used to end her career. Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke resigns amid controversy (Mr. Loeb later received a $1.5 million settlement from the county and a separate confidential settlement from Mr. This accreditation signifies a compliance with higher standards of practice and enforcement of policies that are focused on community-based policing, a commitment to excellence and resource management, and sound training practices. Loebs attorney, Christopher Cassar of Huntington, said the alleged 2019 attack was linked to Loeb's efforts to bring Burke and other officials to justice after the 2012 assault. The Suffolk Police Department is proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). For a few minutes, prosecutors said, Mr. Burke assaulted the suspect, screaming and threatening to kill him until a detective in the room finally said, Boss, thats enough.. In the 2012 incident that led to his downfall, Burke was exacting revenge on a man who broke into his SUV that year. A federal prosecutor involved in the case declined to comment Tuesday. Suffolk County Police Department Information - Civil Service Success By: News 12 Staff / A former high-ranking member of the Suffolk Police Department testifying in the trial of former Suffolk District Attorney Tom Spota and his chief investigator said Wednesday he was demoted by James Burke when Burke became police chief. Internal Affairs reports also found Burke had engaged in sexual acts in police vehicles and had a sexual relationship with "a convicted felon, known to be actively engaged in criminal conduct including the possession and sale of illegal drugs, prostitution and larceny.''. He will be assisted in finding a job and housing. 2 more cops tied to Burke case retire from Suffolk force Charles. Federal prosecutors have indicated other charges may be looming for accomplices who helped cover up the crime. I feel Mr. Burke acted as a dictator, the judge said as the former chief sat stoically with his hands folded in front of his chin. Last month he was released from custody and transferred to a halfway house in New York City, Newsday reports. In 2013, he had a contractor illegally put a GPS device on a high-ranking civilian police official he disliked, hoping to gather information that he could use for blackmail, according to the pre-sentencing letter.