Donald Suchinsky

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Service Record

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Police Department

Rank	Detective
Salary	$86,723 (2021)^[1]
Last Known Status	Reassigned^[2]

Incident Reports

2002 Falsified Report

In 2002, Suchinsky falsified the details of a fire rescue in a police report in the hopes of receiving a heroism commendation.^[3]

Response Timeline

Suchinsky was suspended for 15 days.^[3] ‎

2017 - 2022 Sexual Assault

In 2017, Suchinsky was assigned to investigate a murder. Between 2017 and 2022, Suchinsky sexually assaulted the victim's sister.^[4]

This incident was reported following coverage of the 2020 Sexual Assault.^[4]

Response Timeline

On May 18, 2023, Suchinsky was arrested and charged with rape, involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, sexual assault, indecent assault, terroristic threats, and official oppression.^[4] ‎

2020 Sexual Assault

Donald Suchinsky

On November 3, 2020, Suchinsky was assigned to investigate a homicide and met with the victim's mother. Over time, Suchinsky made inappropriate comments and asked her for selfies. Suchinsky invited the woman to police headquarters and sexually assaulted her in her car.^[2]

Response Timeline

The Internal Affairs department opened an investigation.^[2]

In 2021, Suchinsky was placed on restricted duty.^[2]

On January 27, 2023, the woman filed a lawsuit.^[2]

On February 23, 2023, Suchinsky was arrested and charged with Aggravated Indecent Assault, Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Indecent Assault Forcible Compulsion, Stalking, Indecent Assault Without Consent, Official Oppression, and Harassment.^[5] ‎