Nicholas Chalkley
Service Record
Elyria Ohio Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired February 2015.[1] |
| Salary | $67,436 (2017)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Suspended[3] |
Commendations
2019 Police Commendation Medal
In 2019, Chalkley received the Police Commendation Medal for capturing a murder suspect.[3]
2020 Medal of Merit
In 2020, Chalkley received a Medal of Merit for helping to arrest an armed and suicidal man.[3][4]
2021 Medal of Merit
In 2021, Chalkley received a Medal of Merit for working to formulate a plan to reduce criminal activity at a hotel.[3]
Incident Reports
2021 Assault
On May 18, 2021, police responded to a call from Chalkley's ex-wife, who reported that Chalkley had driven to her house, was drunk, and had assaulted and threatened to kill her boyfriend.[5]
The boyfriend refused to press charges.[5]
During the investigation, it was learned that Chalkley violated departmental policy by driving his city-provided vehicle outside of city limits. Chalkley initially lied about the incident, but later confessed.[3]
Response Timeline
Chalkley was suspended for 30 days.[3]
Chalkley appealed the suspension and it was reduced to 20 days.[3]
2022 Domestic Violence
On November 13, 2022, police responded to a call from Chalkley's ex-wife, who claimed that he arrived at her house for a child custody exchange when it wasn't his scheduled time, and that he pushed her.[5]
Response Timeline
Chalkley was trespassed from his ex-wife's property.[5]
An independent municipal prosecutor from North Ridgeville investigated and declined to file charges.[5]
Chalkley was suspended for 45 days for "unbecoming conduct", "immoral conduct", and "conformance to laws".[3]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Congratulations, Elyria Police Department, 2015-02-02
- ↑ Nicholas Chalkley W, Patrolman, City of Elyria, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Elyria police officer suspended 45 days, Chronicle-Telegram, 2023-02-10
- ↑ Elyria police officers receive recognition, Morning Journal, 2021-07-15
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Dave O'Brien, Reports detail behavior that got Elyria cop suspended, Chronicle-Telegram, 2023-02-15
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