2023 Cox Media Group. Mazzio, Jade. Our entire goal is for every person visiting our restaurant to be able to enjoy their entire experience and for us to serve our community. Oh yeah, cause I just dont like Black people. Moore continues. After Townsend shows the cop his ID, he accuses Moore of racially profiling him. If you are using Chrome and keep getting redirected to this page, then turn sync off. Marcus Townsend was at G&G Restaurant in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania when a police officer went into the restaurant. Moore was charged by the Gilpin Township Police Department, and the case was prosecuted by the Attorney Generals Office. More than sounds drunk, looks drunk and IS drunk. This man is clearly intoxicated & harassing this man. Because I got called for you, Moore responded. The incident took place at G&G Restaurant in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. When the man refuses to give him identification, Moore calls for backup. Controversial video involving officer started with call over man smoking marijuana. Overtime is taking a toll on our full-time officers.. [DOWNLOAD: Free WPXI apps for alerts as news breaks]. 949-724-7047 . Vandergrift Police Chief Joe Caporali refused to comment on Moores return, citing a personnel matter. At around 8 a.m. that day, Moore responded to a Westmoreland 911 call about a Black male reportedly smoking marijuana outside of G&G. His online court records show he pleaded guilty to a summary count of harassment and paid a fine in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The Black male dining at G&G was identified as Vandergrift resident Marcus Townsend and he posted a video of his encounter with Moore. Traffic Programs Supervisor Crossing Guards. In the clip, Vandergrift. It just cant be.. Disciscios last day on the job was Feb. 15. and he been on the force two years. Posted on Apr 25, 2021Updated on Apr 26, 2021, 10:24 am CDT. These allegations are being taken seriously by borough officials, Caporali told the newspaper. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Daysia Tolentino is the editor of the Daily Dot's creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Do you understand that? Moore says. Vandergrift Police Officer William Moore, who was suspended last month for unprofessional conduct, is back on duty. according to our news partners at the Trib. Reach him at 724-226-4711, cbiedka@tribweb.com or via Twitter @ChuckBiedka. A bystander pulled Moores hand from the boys face, court documents said. He is being paid while on leave, the newspaper reported. Once the review is finished, the towns council will decide whether Moore will return to his post. Moore confirmed hes currently on a disability leave, but declined to comment on his last day of service or why hes retiring. TribLive reported the charges stemmed from a report from the Armstrong County Children and Youth Services office, which said the boy was seen at school with a scratch on his arm. After last weeks council meeting, acting Solicitor Alaine G. Generelli declined to comment when asked about Moores expected return. Vandergrift Police Officer William Moore, who was suspended last month for unprofessional conduct, is back on duty. Its a personnel matter.. This happened a while back and he was suspended (without pay) for 4 weeks. Close. A Pennsylvania cop is being accused of racially profiling a young Black man after videos of their encounter went viral across social media. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. TV Q&A: Why no sports report on WPXIs 6 p.m. newscast anymore? TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. My badge number is 4. Posted by 2 hours ago. Vandergrift cop suspended after confrontation with Black restaurant customer back on job. After the call, Moore approached Marcus Townsend, 20, of Vandergrift, and Townsend began filming. Townsend told the news station Moore initially asked for papers for the service dog. This is not the first time Moore has been removed from the job. The fate of a Vandergrift police officer who has been the target of an internal investigation for his conduct while on duty during an April incident remains unresolved. The incident occurred at G&G Restaurant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania at about 8 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021. Moore responded to a Westmoreland County 911 call on April 17, 2021 . In a video, a white Vandergrift police officer, William Moore, tells. Online court records show Moore pleaded guilty in Armstrong County Court to a summary count of harassment and paid a fine. Its an ongoing investigation, and I cant comment further, Turiak told TribLive. If I can leave with anything, I would like to tell every single one of our friends and customers to always keep in the back of their minds to always be kind and to always strive to morally be the best that you can be. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 949-724-7173 Ostrowski, Christopher. How can he be prejudiced if he helps a biracial child? Watt said. 5. Moore declined to comment when reached Tuesday. A Vandergrift police officer has been charged with assault and harassment by Gilpin police. A police officer in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania is under investigation following a video filmed at a restaurant, which went viral on Twitter. Police said Moore responded to a callregardingan AfricanAmerican man smoking marijuana, but the man says he was just waiting for a table. Phipps Conservatory unveils long-term 'Tropical Forest Hawai'i' exhibit, Pittsburgh woman takes first place on 'Jeopardy! He can be heard on the video asking why he was being questioned and then asked to leave the restaurant by the officer. Cop in Pennsylvania who sounds drunk racially profiles an innocent Black man pic.twitter.com/AUlFbRHciD, This is part 2 of drunk Officer William Moore with the Vandergrift Police in PA racially profiling an innocent Black man pic.twitter.com/wzNQONPNGp. Chuck Biedka is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Officer William Moore, 50, of Gilpin, who has been with the borough's police department for 18 years, was suspended for two days without pay. Officer William Moore submitted his retirement to council Feb. 7. While Townsend said they do not need to carry papers, he asked his girlfriend to take the dog and leave to diffuse the situation. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall. Officer William Moore confronted the customer at G and G Restaurant. 3. Vandergrift. 949-724-7173 Ostrowski, Christopher. [DOWNLOAD: Free WPXI apps for alerts as news breaks]. The incident seen in the clips took place at G&G Restaurant in Westmoreland County on April 17. Moore, 53, initiated a conversation with customer Marcus Townsend, 20, of Vandergrift inside the restaurant after responding to a Westmoreland County 911 report of a Black male smoking marijuana outside. Please do not advocate for harm to come to those featured in the story, video or link submitted, or anyone else. Officer William Moore's unpaid suspension took effect Tuesday. William Moore, 49, of Route 66, Gilpin, is charged with two counts each of simple assault and. Officer William Moore, 50, of Gilpin, who has been with the borough's police department for 18 years, was suspended for two days without pay. 949-724-7047 . You are seeing this page to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA") and other California privacy laws. The Daily Dot has reached out to the Vandergrift Police Department. The incident was captured on video and went. The decision was made Monday after council emerged from behind closed doors following an executive session lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Vandergrift has suspended a police officer who had been the target of an internal investigation concerning his conduct while on duty. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Run that please because this guy is saying that Im racial profiling him, the officer says. Detective Vehicle Impounds, Storage Hearings. Council accepted it (retirement) at the last meeting. Moore was initially placed on paid leave last year while borough officials investigated an incident with a customer at G&G Restaurant on Columbia Avenue in Vandergrift. Moore, who said he has been on vacation, said he hadn't yet seen the criminal complaint. Andrew James Tvrdovsky said Moore previously had two biracial relatives who are now deceased. The incident was captured on video and went viral. Moore is a full-time Vandergrift patrolman. There will be no action taken tonight, borough Solicitor Larry Loperfito said after the session ended. They asked me the same question, how you feel about it. Officer William Moore submitted his retirement to council Feb. 7. He was subsequently suspended for four weeks without pay. - Hunter S. Thompson, Press J to jump to the feed. A Vandergrift police officer suspended last year for his conduct on the job involving a patron at a local restaurant is no longer on the force. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Dirian C Moore and is located at 31871 La Subida Dr, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679. Attorney General Josh Shapiro weighed in on the footage, posting on Twitter that he thought Moore behaved unprofessionally. Officer William Moore submitted his retirement to council Feb. 7. Moore was placed on unpaid suspension June 8 by council after an internal investigation of an incident April 17 at G&G Restaurant on Columbia Avenue. According to court papers, the incident with the boy somehow was caught on video and, police say, Moore can be seen grabbing the boy by his arm and placing his hand over the boy's mouth. Moore responded to a Westmoreland County 911 call on April 17, 2021, reporting that a Black male was smoking marijuana outside the eatery. Officer William Moore, a 20-year veteran of the department, has been on paid leave since shortly after the April 17 incident. I have no details," Vandergrift Mayor Moore was also accused of assaulting the boy a second time in the same case. Moore responded to a Westmoreland County 911 call on April 17, 2021, reporting that a Black male was smoking marijuana outside the eatery. In an exchange outside the restaurant, Townsend said in one video, You came straight to the Black dude sitting at the table.. Townsend denied smoking marijuana outside the restaurant. Watt said he has four biracial grandchildren that Moore has treated well. 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