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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Suzanne Ricketts, 43, of Pleasantville, NJ, was indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury for official misconduct, theft by deception, and computer crimes. The case stems from an investigation into her actions while a civilian employee of the Atlantic City Police Department.

In 2020, the Atlantic City Police Department began investigating alleged discrepancies in Ricketts’ timesheets. A review of the surveillance and computer systems showed differences between the times Ricketts was physically at the Atlantic City Police Department and what was listed in the payroll system, of which Ricketts was in charge. In total, over 174 unaccounted-for hours were identified, with an estimated loss to the city of over $3,000.00.

If convicted of these offenses, Ricketts faces up to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison and a ban on future public service employment.

***These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.***

Anyone with information regarding this incident or other serious crimes please get in touch with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office website or by clicking on the link ACPO.Tips to provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.

People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.

This State is being represented by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erika Halayko and Assistant Prosecutor Jasmine Ostrow.