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The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
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Officer George Stimple of Gary faces disciplinary hearing on June 30 for neglect in a Memorial Day riot at Marquette Park beach, where he allegedly failed to stop an attack on 21-year-old Murray Richards by a group of 15. Mayor Chacharis and Attorney Schell recommend suspension.
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Officer George Stimple, of 1249 Arizona street, will remain on active duty until his hearing before the Police Civil Service Commission on Friday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
Stimple is being charged with neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming an officer on duty and conduct injurious to public peace or welfare. The charges stem from an incident on Marquette Park beach Memorial Day when Murray Richards, 21, was attacked by a group of 15 or more. No attempt to stop the fight, Poncer joined the charges on the recommendation of Mayor George Chacharis and City Attorney Harry Schell, who asked that Stimple be suspended from duty without pay until further notice.
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Marquette Park Beach
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Memorial Day; Friday, June 30
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Officer George Stimple charged with neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming an officer for failing to stop an attack on Murray Richards, 21, by a group of 15 during a riot on Marquette Park beach on Memorial Day. Hearing set before Police Civil Service Commission on Friday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Charges joined by Poncer on recommendation of Mayor George Chacharis and City Attorney Harry Schell, who sought suspension without pay.