New Jersey Sergeant Charged for Ignoring 911 Double Murder Call

Franklin Township Police Sergeant Kevin Bollaro has been charged with official misconduct and tampering with records after allegedly neglecting to properly respond to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots and screaming, which resulted in a double murder. Instead of investigating, Bollaro reportedly drove away from the scene to withdraw money at a bank ATM and then stopped at a pizzeria, spending significant time away from the crime scene, according to GPS and surveillance data. The victims, Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb, were found shot to death, with New Jersey State Police Lieutenant Ricardo Santos, Semanchik's ex-boyfriend, identified as the murderer who later died by suicide. Bollaro falsely reported canvassing the area and was found to have not contacted the callers or adequately searched for evidence. The victims' families, including Webb's sister, have called for maximum penalties against Bollaro, who faces up to 10 years in prison and a $150,000 fine. Bollaro has been placed on administrative leave, and his attorney has issued a statement denying the allegations.