PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Medford, New Jersey man has been accused of stealing and selling about $250,000 worth of property belonging to a Central New Jersey police department.
Eric Coran, 41, is charged with second-degree official misconduct, multiple counts of theft, criminal computer activity and impersonation, and second-degree money laundering.
He worked for the Robbinsville Township Police Department as a communications officer for 21 years before being fired in early August, according to officials.
Authorities say he had access to purchasing and ordering equipment as part of his job.
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The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office says over the last year, Coran sold police radios, emergency lights, sirens, and other equipment online under a fake name.
Investigators say he also received unauthorized access to a township software program to cover it up.
Coran faces between five and 10 years in prison and a $200,000 fine if he is convicted on the second-degree official misconduct charge. His prison term would run consecutively to any convictions on theft charges.
He also faces a $500,000 anti-money laundering profiteering penalty if convicted on that charge.