What did the cop do with the guns, sell them for his own profit? At the very least, shouldn't they have immediately been turned into the department? Obviously they weren't. Let me get this straight: the guy was crooked enough to warrant an investigation if he refused to quit...but since he agreed to go away quietly (and almost got away with it), he was let off the hook. Colarulo admits that the cop deserved to be subject of an internal investigation if he refused to leave but if he went away,it'd all just be swept under the carpet. This is a cover-up of giant proportions and calls for an internal investigation of Colarulo. Perhaps a look-see by the D.A. It was a totally IMPROPER way for him to handle it. How would it work if WE violated rules and skimmed thousands of dollars from our employer? Would our bosses say: Just retire and we'll forgot about that infortunate incident. Or, is that just how it works at Radnor PD? First a eyebrow waxing cop who cheats an 18 year old car buyer and now another who is gun crazy. Thanks AJ and Sam for putting this story out there.

Are you kidding me? You don't get to decide who gets prosecuted and who doesn't. That is the job of the District Attorney. Did I mention the DA doesn't know about this case because you and the cronies at Radnor kept it quiet, or tried to. So a guy steals gambling chips and returns them 4 hours later and is arrested, a cop steals guns and returns them and he gets to retire on our dime, it's idiotic to think that this was a "mistake". The commisioners are idiots for letting the manager and chief get away with this crap.

Way to go Radnor. Nice transparent government. There better be some firings over this. It appears that the inmates are running the insane asylum!

Wow. New police chief, new township manager...same old boys crap. Where are the commissioners on this issue? Oh, I know, they have their heads up their...

I've known about this since 4 hours after it happened. I've been waiting to see if anyone would make it public. Nobody did so I had to. These types of incidents give our administration a bad name, and deservedly so! Just so everyone knows, I have also contacted the State Police and the US Attorney for the Eastern District.
I have contacted every commissioner without any response as of this moment, if this changes I will post it here.

Not only did people look the other way but one commissioner is a board member of CeaseFirePA..and he let it slide!

Yet another crooked public "servant" now to be collecting a pension funded by Radnor's taxpayers (let's not forget about Bashore).

Just curious, I thought AJ would reveal himself after this story went public. Who might you be?

So.....Let me understand this one. A uniformed officer, took possession of guns from a resident and NO ONE knew anything about it until the donation was asked to be returned. What was the time line between his taking them and the request for return? So now we get to pay his pension and his LIFETIME BENEFITS for both he and his family???????

Where is the press conference on this little tidbit? He stands by it? What a joke - this is just confirmation that this Chief is both an idiot and lacks a clear understanding of law. I would think that any criminal could now question the integrity of any evidence collected, too........................how much more are we expected to tolerate?

Sam
Email sent. I have to go to work soon so I won't be able to reply until tomorrow morning.

"If I felt he stole the firearms there would have been a criminal investigation,"

Are the police chiefs FEELINGS about a crime,the basis for law in this township?

Our police chief is nothing more than a puppet for the township manager. The manager waves his hand and the chief's lips move. I can't believe these people can even show their faces in public.

What's this cop's name? He didn't do anything wrong, according to the chief, so we should know who he is as we would with any other public employee. Maybe throw a township-wide retirement party for such an honorable career...

I can't believe that there is no outrage over this incident. The administration is talking like it's no big deal. Ho-hum, just another day in Radnor, let's just kepp sweeping things under the rug. When the lump in the rug gets bigger we'll just get a new rug.

I have no knowledge of the specifics of this situation other than what I've read on this page, but I, too, would like more information. I suggest that those who want answers attend the next Board of Commissioners meeting this coming Monday, 2/25, and ask the question during the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting (7 PM, in the Township Building). Unfortunately, you're likely to get the response that this is a personnel matter and can only be discussed in executive session (non-public meeting). I would argue that the specifics should be disclosed even if the name of the individual cannot be disclosed. You can also contact your ward commissioner in advance and request more disclosure at the meeting.

I do follow Township government fairly closely and have found Township Manager Bob Zienkowski to be effective, responsive and transparent. Unfortunately, there are situations where legal requirements do tie the administration's hands in terms of what they're permitted to say, as distasteful as that may be to taxpayers who seek accountability and transparency. These situations should be limited to personnel issues.

We should thank our police chief for changing the definition of "mishandling". I looked it up in my Funk & Wagnall's and the true meaning is completely different than how he used it.

I believe it also ties their hands in terms of what they are permitted to do as well as say. There are federal laws involved in the transfer of certain types of guns. If Radnor wants to have a legitimate "gun buy back" then do so. If the officer wanted to actually purchase the guns, he could have made arrangements with the customer to take possession while off duty, and complete the paperwork to legally transfer ownership. If the Chief felt he was acting in the correct manner then I am sure he has run this by his superiors. Right?

Let's play a game. It's called who wants to keep their job. First question is: Hey Chief who is the first person you told about the situation?
Second question: Who did that person tell? Third question: Who came up with the lame-brained idea to bury this? If the same name comes up twice then they should be FIRED!!

Just to let the good citizens of Radnor know, I sent emails to every commissioner before I posted one word. I got one bounce from Mr. Curley, the 5th ward commissioner was away. None of the others responded to my emails Talk about great government, I hope everyone reading this has a long memory for the next elections.

Come on people. Join in the conversation. The 1st Amendment gives us the right to voice our opinion, so let's be heard!!!

Just stake out the police station. The cop that used to show up that doesn't anymore is your man

Going to the Commissioners meeting will be interesting. I love watching the faces of the commissioners and appointees while they talk out the side of their mouths. I wonder who will have more BS, the commissioners or the manager.

I wander when the administration is going to put Officer Andy in front of the cameras to lay out the "official" line.

I think the Township building should be spotless with all this "sweeping under the rug" going on!

Just to let everyone know that I'll be going dark for a few hours. I'm flying out on business so I'll have limited connectivity until I get to my destination.Rest assured I'll have more on this issue as soon as I land.

Doesn't RTPD publish the names of retiring officers? Nothing secret or that needs to be secret about who retires from RTPD, particularly since the Superintendent found nothing wrong. Without the name published how do we know that other citizens didn't fall prey to this former officer?

OK, How many people reading this are going to show up Monday night? I know at least one of you will be there. I have about 103 people who have told me they are coming. Do you think we can fill the room? This is important. This will send a message to these people that WE control our township, not them. The Home Rule Charter was initiated to return government to the people, let's keep it that way.

I've invited Walt Hunter from the television media to attend Monday nights meeting. This should be real interesting.

Tonight will be very interesting. I wonder if anyone will blink. I predict Elaine Schaefer will say "we can't discuss this because it is a personnel issue" or something very similar. If that becomes the official line then we can surmise they are all covering it up. Let's make sure everyone remembers the commissioner's respones come election day!!! See you all tonight.

How would you know if I was there or not? The matter was discussed in executive session before the meeting. I spoke to my commissioner (one of the ones not told about it) and left.

There was nothing going to be discussed in public, but keep watching because other people are involved and there will be a story coming out soon. I believe after the story is run there will be at least one resignation.

So we got Barney Fife for a police chief and Henry Hill for a cop that got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. This cop intended to keep those guns rather than follow police department policy. That's THEFT! And his retirement is a COVERUP!

how about a law suit ..... maybe the class of radnor against the township and police. why do we pay these people. Let me guess the officer gets a full pension as well.

What is this incident that Catherine refers to involving a cop cheating an 18 year old car buyer?

A former cop had a sideline of selling cars. He supposedly placed an ad for a car that an 18 year old responded to. After getting a deposit he strung the kid along for a long time. I don't know what the outcome was but the incident made the TV news and the front page of the Daily News. You can probably find the article via the philly.com site.

Ok, I thought she was referring to Colarulo's overwaxed eyebrows.

hehehehe, Radnor and it's All White Police Department in the Year 2013, hehehe!