Totowa, New Jersey police chief Carmen Veneziano has been indicted in Boston on kidnapping and domestic assault charges stemming from a hotel incident on September 14.
Indictment Details
The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment on Thursday, charging Veneziano with kidnapping and three counts of domestic assault and battery. Prosecutors allege that he confined and assaulted a woman in a Back Bay hotel room between 3:30 and 5 a.m. on September 14.
Arrest and Extradition
Police from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey arrested Veneziano without incident on Friday. He waived extradition and will be transported to Massachusetts to face the charges.
Upcoming Arraignment
Veneziano is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on Monday. Prosecutors said additional details will be disclosed at the arraignment.
Key Takeaways
- Carmen Veneziano, 47, Totowa police chief, indicted in Boston.
- Charges include kidnapping and three counts of domestic assault and battery.
- Arraignment scheduled for Monday in Suffolk Superior Court.
The case highlights the legal repercussions faced by law enforcement officers involved in alleged misconduct.
