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'Death Race 2012' scandal leads to State Police shake-up

NJ.com -- TRENTON — The State Police have reassigned three commanders, including a high-ranking major, as the scandal involving high-speed escorts of luxury sports cars spread up the ranks, three sources with knowledge of the moves said today.

The shake-up was one of the most significant in the division’s recent history.

The commander of the troop overseeing northern New Jersey, Maj. Robert Catullo, and his deputy commander, Capt. Michael Cerisano, were reassigned late Friday, as was a region commander, Capt. Warren Moore, said the sources, who requested anonymity because they were not allowed to discuss the moves.

It was not immediately clear what role the transferred troopers might have played in the high-speed escort scandal, or where they will now be stationed.

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Submitted Apr 29, 2012 By: TruthMatters

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mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,328 Points:568,870 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 11:18:45 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse I thought Jersey was a socially liberal state... that is, do it for the kids... WEEEEEEEELL this isnt exactly doing it for the kids as its making the streets and school zones unsafe... alrighty.
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,783 Points:655,095 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 11:18:09 PM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse How about those state police moon lightning in malls and groceries is okay. Could be after work hours but still with the use of uniforms and side arms. Why escorting is different? Just want to know.
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MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,546 Points:1,171,835 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 6:26:44 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse This started as a small local story in the Atlantic City/Phila news stations. Seems to be shaking some things up.
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orcar Champion Author Boise Posts:2,053 Points:776,790 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 6:18:57 PM Ignore orcar Report Abuse Is this really that big of a deal.