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On October 19th, 2004 Bound Brook Police
Chief Kenneth Henderson was charged with official misconduct. The following day, Chief Henderson was suspended without pay
from his employment. The Chief maintains his innocence and intends to defend this case vigorously, but he requires financial
assistance. Accordingly, a legal defense fund has been established to help finance his defense.
On January 31, 2005 FOX 5 News aired an Exclusive interview with Chief Henderson's wife, his brother and the head
of the National Police Defense Foundation. We are in the progress of developing this newscast to be included here so that
everyone may view the story.
Suspended police chief pleads not guilty
Courier News, January
27, 2005
“Chief's lawyer questions motive for new charges"
"The
chief has a very long history with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and I certainly hope that history isn't affecting
prosecutorial decisions to charge," said the attorney, Jack Arseneault.
Star-Ledger , Thursday, January 27, 2005
"I
personally have to question why charges are brought up in this manner," Arseneault said. "This is very unusual. Somebody wants
a media event."
Star-Ledger , Thursday, January 27, 2005
"He has a long history with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office while he was chief in Bound Brook.
I hope that history is not somehow affecting this, whether it's personal ... or politics," Arseneault said.
Courier News, January 27, 2005
“Somerset
County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest declined to comment.”
Courier News, January 27, 2005
Ousted officer alleges prosecutor couldn't stand criticism
Lawsuit claims superiors conspired to drive him from his job of 23 years
Thursday, January 27, 2005
BY MATTHEW J. DOWLING Star-Ledger Staff A detective sergeant fired from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office in September has filed a lawsuit claiming he was
targeted for dismissal by his supervisors because they believed he criticized Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest publicly when he
was up for reappointment in 2003.
Richard Myers filed the lawsuit in federal court last month alleging that top officers in the department spread lies about
his conduct, harassed him on the job and gave him undesirable assignments in an effort to drive him from the prosecutor's
office.
FIGHTING BACK
Chief Henderson has secured the law firm of Arseneault, Fassett & Mariano, LLP to represent him
against these false and retaliatory charges by the Somerset County Prosecutors Office.
An aggressive defense is being mounted and expect to see the "real" truth come out as the NPDF continues it's support
of Chief Henderson.
Courier News Article of Fund Raiser
A great turn out for Chief Henderson's fund raiser. A large gathering of friends and family demonstrated their support
and provided much needed donations. The National Police Defense Foundation (see below) was also present and announced their
support for Chief Henderson. Joseph Occhipinti, Executive Director and Mario Apuzzo, Treasurer/Attorney expressed their concerns
over the motiovation for Chief Henderson's arrest.
CHIEF KENNETH HENDERSON SECURES MAJOR SUPPORT
* The NATIONAL POLICE DEFENSE FOUNDATION to support Chief Kenneth Henderson *
The National Police Defense Foundation (www.npdf.org), a congressionally recognized and IRS designated 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization, duly registered with the New Jersey State
Attorney's office, has announced it's support of Chief Henderson's Legal Defense Fund.
The Chief's fund will be administered by the NPDF and all donations can be forwarded to:
Chief Kenneth Henderson Legal Defense Fund
c/o National Police Defense Foundation
21 Kilmer Drive
Building 2, Suite F
Morganville, New Jersey 07751
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