A New Jersey police officer resigned while termination proceedings were underway after his arrest on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges, according to state disciplinary records.
A law enforcement officer received one of the longest disciplinary suspensions reported in New Jersey during 2025 after being arrested on serious domestic violence-related charges, according to the state’s annual major discipline report.
Officer Christopher McNulty was suspended without pay for 245 days before resigning from his position while criminal proceedings remained pending.
Arrest led to immediate suspension
According to disciplinary records, McNulty was arrested by the Hardyston Police Department on charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident.
The charges included aggravated assault and additional assault-related offenses under New Jersey criminal statutes.
“Officer Christopher McNulty was arrested by the Hardyston Police for domestic violence, aggravated assault,” the disciplinary report states.
Authorities did not release additional details about the underlying incident in the disciplinary summary.
Department moved toward termination
Following the arrest, McNulty was immediately suspended without pay.
The department sustained a violation of its policy requiring obedience to laws, ordinances, rules, and general orders.
Records indicate the agency had begun the process of terminating McNulty’s employment following the arrest.
“Officer McNulty was immediately suspended without pay,” the report states.
Officer resigned before termination completed
Before termination proceedings were finalized, McNulty resigned from the department.
The disciplinary report notes that his resignation occurred while the criminal case was still pending in court.
“While processing his termination, Officer McNulty resigned, as the criminal case was pending in court,” the report states.
The report lists McNulty as having separated from employment while disciplinary proceedings were ongoing.
Criminal case remains separate
The disciplinary action was reported through New Jersey’s annual major discipline disclosure system, which requires law enforcement agencies to publicly report serious disciplinary sanctions.
The report does not indicate the current status of the criminal case.
As with all criminal defendants, McNulty is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
• Officer Christopher McNulty was suspended without pay for 245 days after being arrested on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges.
• The department initiated termination proceedings following the arrest.
• McNulty resigned while the criminal case remained pending in court.
