A Gloucester Township police officer remains suspended after being criminally charged in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist, while several supervisors were disciplined for misconduct, policy violations, and failure to perform their duties, according to state records.
Multiple members of the Gloucester Township Police Department faced major disciplinary action during 2025, including suspensions tied to a criminal case, internal affairs violations, workplace conduct issues, and failures to properly handle citizen complaints.
The disciplinary actions were disclosed in New Jersey’s annual law enforcement major discipline report.
Officer suspended after hit-and-run charge
Patrolman Christopher Bucceroni was suspended without pay after becoming the subject of a criminal investigation involving a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist.
According to disciplinary records, the crash occurred on June 20, 2024.
Investigators said Bucceroni reported to police headquarters the following day with the suspected vehicle and was represented by legal counsel.
“As a result of the investigation, he was formally charged on July 2, 2025, with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Serious Bodily Injury, a third-degree crime,” the report states.
The disciplinary matter remains pending while the criminal case proceeds through the court system.
Sergeant suspended after ignoring citizen complaint
Sergeant Derek Rambo received a 30-day suspension after an investigation found he failed to properly address a citizen complaint involving an officer’s conduct.
According to records, Rambo told the complainant he would review body-worn camera footage and follow up.
Investigators later determined he never reviewed the footage and failed to notify supervisors or the department’s Professional Standards Unit.
“Investigation revealed that Sgt. Rambo took no action to address the complaint,” the disciplinary report states.
Records indicate Rambo later separated from the department.
Vacation sick calls trigger second suspension
Rambo was also suspended for 45 days following a separate investigation involving misuse of sick leave.
According to the report, he called out sick for scheduled shifts on July 4, July 5, and July 6, 2025.
Investigators found he was vacationing in South Carolina at the time and failed to disclose that information when notifying the department of his absences.
“At the time of the call-out, he did not disclose that he was on vacation in South Carolina,” the report states.
Supervisor disciplined over workplace comments
Sergeant David Vannoni received a seven-day suspension after an Internal Affairs investigation substantiated allegations involving inappropriate comments made during a professional development training session.
According to disciplinary records, an anonymous complaint alleged Vannoni made unprofessional sexual remarks in a mixed-gender training environment.
The complaint further alleged that similar comments were routinely made during briefings and other workplace settings.
“An Internal Affairs investigation was initiated and the aforementioned allegations were sustained,” the report states.
School resource officer suspended after student fight
Patrolman Joshua Ward received a 20-day suspension after an investigation into his response to a student altercation at Ann Mullen Middle School.
Ward was serving as the school’s resource officer when the incident occurred on Feb. 25, 2025.
Investigators reviewed body-worn camera footage, school surveillance video, reports, and interviews before concluding Ward failed to perform his duties appropriately.
“A review of body-worn camera footage, school surveillance, reports, and administrative interviews determined that Ptl. Ward failed to act in accordance with his duties,” the disciplinary report states.
Records indicate Ward later separated from the department.
Discipline disclosed through state reporting system
The cases were included in New Jersey’s annual major discipline reporting system, which requires law enforcement agencies to publicly disclose serious disciplinary findings against officers.
Several of the cases remain subject to additional administrative or court proceedings.
Key Points
• Gloucester Township Patrolman Christopher Bucceroni remains suspended without pay after being charged in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist.
• Sergeant Derek Rambo received 75 days of combined suspensions for failing to investigate a citizen complaint and calling out sick while vacationing in South Carolina.
• Additional discipline involved inappropriate workplace comments and a school resource officer’s response to a student fight.
