Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Taps into Retirement Benefits Amid Ongoing Probe Into Fatal Crash.
Sergeant Tiffany Howell has taken an unprecedented step, filing for retirement just days after her off-duty driving led to the fatal crash of 61-year-old Manuel Boitel on the Taconic State Parkway in Peekskill. The move could potentially safeguard her pension if she faces disciplinary action following a possible arrest.
The NYPD sergeant, who returned from a police function with blood-alcohol levels still being examined by state authorities, collided head-on with Boitel while driving southbound in the wrong direction of the northbound lanes. Authorities have yet to determine whether Howell's impairment played a role in the crash.
As the investigation into the incident unfolds, sources close to the case suggest that Howell is involved with various community organizations, including a local Catholic fraternal society and an event planning service. However, officials remain tight-lipped about her personal life and activities leading up to the tragic events of last week.
With the department's 30-day notice period for termination looming, NYPD leaders are weighing their options regarding Howell's employment status. A spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. The New York attorney general's office is also probing the incident as required by state law when a police officer is involved in a death.
Howell has served with the NYPD for 18 years and worked on the department's Crime Control Strategies unit before the fatal crash. As the probe continues, it remains to be seen whether she will ultimately face disciplinary action or retain her position within the force.
Sergeant Tiffany Howell has taken an unprecedented step, filing for retirement just days after her off-duty driving led to the fatal crash of 61-year-old Manuel Boitel on the Taconic State Parkway in Peekskill. The move could potentially safeguard her pension if she faces disciplinary action following a possible arrest.
The NYPD sergeant, who returned from a police function with blood-alcohol levels still being examined by state authorities, collided head-on with Boitel while driving southbound in the wrong direction of the northbound lanes. Authorities have yet to determine whether Howell's impairment played a role in the crash.
As the investigation into the incident unfolds, sources close to the case suggest that Howell is involved with various community organizations, including a local Catholic fraternal society and an event planning service. However, officials remain tight-lipped about her personal life and activities leading up to the tragic events of last week.
With the department's 30-day notice period for termination looming, NYPD leaders are weighing their options regarding Howell's employment status. A spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. The New York attorney general's office is also probing the incident as required by state law when a police officer is involved in a death.
Howell has served with the NYPD for 18 years and worked on the department's Crime Control Strategies unit before the fatal crash. As the probe continues, it remains to be seen whether she will ultimately face disciplinary action or retain her position within the force.
Like, I get that she wants to protect herself financially, but at the same time, isn't retirement kinda... premature? 
I mean, if she's going to file for retirement now, shouldn't she just be honest about what happened and face whatever consequences come her way? But then again, I've heard stories of cops getting off scot-free due to their connections in the system, so maybe it's a good idea for her to play it safe... 
And what if she doesn't get disciplined? Does that mean she'll be able to keep on working without any repercussions? That just doesn't sit right with me... 
... so she's trying to retire to get away from this mess, huh? I mean, who wouldn't want to tap out after getting caught driving drunk and killing someone? 
It's not like she should be worried about losing her pension or anything, right? That'd be the least of her problems. The fact that she might face disciplinary action is probably just a formality, considering she's got connections with "community organizations"... yeah, sure... 
Oh my goodness, this is so crazy! I don't get how someone who's been doing police work for 18 years can just retire after being in a fatal crash on the job? And what about the investigation into the crash itself? It sounds like they're still trying to figure out if she was drunk or not... it's all so suspicious 
i was using them on my morning commute yesterday and it totally changed my daily routine. no more tired ears from the subway vibes lol anyway back to this sergeant thing... 18 years of service is crazy what's going through her head right now? 
. I'm not buying the idea that her impairment didn't play a role, though... I mean, 0.12% BAC isn't nothing, you know? And what about all those community orgs she's involved with? Just saying. 
. I hope the AG's office keeps digging into this. Anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next...
what's up with the prices of avocados though? 5 bucks for one of those things is just crazy 