A Wayne police officer was terminated after a random drug screening required under New Jersey Attorney General guidelines revealed the presence of a prohibited substance, according to the state’s major discipline report.
A Wayne Police Department officer lost his job after failing a mandatory random drug test, according to newly released details contained in New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.
Officer Eric Lougheed was terminated following a sustained violation of the department’s substance testing policy.
The report lists the disciplinary charge as a violation of Wayne Police Department Rule 3:6.2, which governs substance testing for law enforcement personnel.
Random Drug Test Led to Investigation
According to the disciplinary findings, Lougheed was selected for a random drug screening conducted under guidelines established by the New Jersey Attorney General.
The report states that the officer’s sample tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Officials did not identify the substance involved or provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the test.
Termination Required Under Policy
The major discipline report indicates that Lougheed was terminated from his position as a Wayne police officer as a result of the positive test.
The report did not list any suspension, demotion, resignation, or retirement associated with the case.
Instead, termination was imposed following the sustained finding.
Drug Testing Requirements for New Jersey Officers
New Jersey law enforcement agencies are required to maintain drug-testing programs that include random testing of sworn officers.
The Attorney General’s guidelines establish procedures for testing and disciplinary action when officers test positive for prohibited substances.
Police agencies throughout the state are required to report major disciplinary actions, including terminations, through New Jersey’s annual major discipline reporting system.
Included in Statewide Discipline Report
The case appears in the state’s 2025 Major Discipline Report, which publicly discloses significant disciplinary actions taken against law enforcement officers.
The report lists Lougheed as having been terminated and notes that the disciplinary charge was sustained following the positive drug test result.